Serif Normal Firid 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, pull quotes, book covers, editorial emphasis, classic, formal, editorial, confident, literary, emphasis, authority, classic tone, drama, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, dynamic, lively.
A robust italic serif with pronounced stroke modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. The letterforms lean with a fluid, calligraphic rhythm, combining thick main strokes with sharp, tapered joins and terminals. Proportions are generous and open, with rounded bowls and sturdy verticals that keep the texture dark and stable in continuous text. Numerals and capitals follow the same energetic slant, with compact counters and crisp serif detailing that reads as traditional rather than decorative.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a forceful italic serif is needed. It can also serve as an emphasis style in editorial layouts, book typography, and cover treatments, particularly where a dark, high-contrast texture helps anchor the page.
The overall tone feels classic and authoritative, like an editorial or bookish italic used for emphasis. Its strong contrast and confident weight add drama and momentum, giving text a slightly theatrical, old-world polish without becoming ornate.
Likely designed to deliver a traditional italic serif voice with extra presence—pairing classic serif structures with a heavier, more emphatic stroke to make italic text stand out in editorial and display contexts.
The italic construction is assertive, with noticeable entry/exit strokes and angled stress that reinforces movement across a line. In sample paragraphs the color is dense, making it especially impactful at display sizes or for emphasized passages where a bold, traditional italic voice is desired.