Serif Normal Etbar 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: fashion headlines, magazine display, luxury branding, editorial pull quotes, invitations, elegant, fashion, editorial, dramatic, refined, luxury appeal, editorial emphasis, display elegance, italic expression, didone-like, hairline, high-contrast, slanted, crisp serifs.
This is a slanted, high-contrast serif with a pronounced thick–thin rhythm and sharp, hairline finishing strokes. The letterforms are wide and open, with generous counters and a smooth, calligraphic flow that keeps the italics feeling continuous across words. Serifs are crisp and finely tapered, with pointed terminals and occasional sweeping entry/exit strokes that add sparkle. Numerals follow the same contrasty, italicized treatment, pairing sturdy main strokes with delicate hairlines and refined curves.
It works best in display-oriented settings where its hairlines and sharp serifs can stay intact: fashion and lifestyle headlines, magazine decks, luxury brand marks, packaging accents, and formal invitations. In longer passages it can function as a stylistic text face for short editorial blocks or pull quotes, especially with comfortable sizing and line spacing to protect the fine details.
The overall tone is polished and dramatic, with a distinctly upscale, couture-leaning feel. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italic motion read as expressive and luxurious rather than neutral, giving text a poised, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a classic contrasty serif italic—combining refined sharpness with a fluid, calligraphic slant. Its wide proportions and sparkling hairlines suggest a focus on sophisticated display typography that elevates tone and adds drama without becoming ornamental.
Stroke modulation is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a strong vertical emphasis even in the slanted construction. The shapes favor clean, controlled curves and narrow hairline joins, so the texture looks crisp at display sizes and becomes more delicate as sizes shrink.