Serif Normal Fidem 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, branding, elegant, formal, dramatic, literary, classic refinement, italic emphasis, premium tone, editorial clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, forward-leaning.
A forward-leaning serif with a pronounced calligraphic skeleton and crisp, high-contrast modulation. Serifs are sharply cut and mostly bracketed, with tapered terminals and wedge-like feet that give the letterforms a refined, energetic edge. Curves are tightly drawn and slightly compressed in places, while capitals show stately proportions and pointed joins; the lowercase maintains a steady text rhythm with compact counters and a clear italic flow. Numerals follow the same slanted, calligraphic logic, with distinctive curves and strong thick–thin transitions that read well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, and editorial typography where its crisp contrast and italic momentum can be appreciated. It also works well for book covers, formal invitations, and premium branding that benefits from a classic serif voice with added drama.
The overall tone is editorial and elegant, with a dramatic, classic voice associated with book typography and cultured branding. Its steep italic posture and crisp detailing add a sense of motion and emphasis, making it feel confident, formal, and a touch theatrical.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional text-serif foundation expressed through a strong italic, emphasizing calligraphic refinement and high-contrast sophistication for elevated publishing and display settings.
Stroke endings frequently resolve into fine points, and the joins in letters like M, N, W, and k create sharp internal angles that heighten the lively texture. Round letters such as O and Q show pronounced contrast and a sculpted stress, while punctuation and diacritics (as seen in the sample text) reinforce the refined, print-like character.