Serif Normal Guleg 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, traditional, text focus, readability, refinement, warmth, authority, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, flared terminals, oldstyle figures.
The design is a calligraphic italic with moderately flared, bracketed serifs and smoothly tapered terminals. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress with controlled contrast, and the curves are round and open, keeping counters readable at text sizes. Proportions are fairly even and text-oriented, with a slightly lively rhythm created by the consistent slant and softly shaped joins.
It fits well in editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, essays, and long-form articles, especially where italic is needed for emphasis or quotations. It also suits refined branding, invitations, and cultural institutions when a classic serif italic tone is desired. In display settings it works best for short phrases and titles where its slanted rhythm can add elegance without becoming overly decorative.
This italic serif conveys a classic, literary tone with a gentle sense of motion. It feels traditional and cultivated rather than loud, pairing elegance with approachable readability. The overall impression is calm and editorial, suited to thoughtful, text-forward communication.
The font appears designed as a conventional italic companion for extended reading, balancing stylistic character with steady texture on the page. Its moderate contrast and well-contained details suggest an aim for comfortable readability while still providing a distinctly traditional, bookish voice.
The numerals read as oldstyle figures with varying heights, which reinforces a traditional text setting feel. The italic forms maintain clear differentiation across letters, and the punctuation and dots appear compact and unobtrusive, supporting dense paragraph composition.