Serif Normal Pylum 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, posters, fashion, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, impact, elegance, editorial voice, brand character, display emphasis, display, swashy, calligraphic, sharply bracketed, tapered.
A striking italic serif with strongly sculpted, high-contrast strokes and broad, confident proportions. The letterforms feature pointed, wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals that create crisp entry and exit strokes, producing a chiseled, calligraphic rhythm. Counters are rounded and generous, while curves and joins show tight pinch points that accentuate the contrast. The texture is lively and irregular in a controlled way, with pronounced diagonals and a forward-leaning stance that keeps lines of text energetic and compact despite the width.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display typography, and brand marks that need an elegant but attention-grabbing voice. It can also work for short pull quotes, packaging titles, and event posters where its dramatic contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated at size.
The overall tone feels glamorous and assertive, with a couture/editorial flavor. Its sharp serifs and inky thick strokes read as dramatic and premium, suggesting elegance with a slightly playful, swashy edge rather than quiet bookishness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion italic serif with heightened contrast and stylized, tapered details—prioritizing personality and impact for display settings while maintaining conventional serif letterforms.
In running text the dense, dark color and frequent tapering details create strong word shapes and a pronounced rhythm, making it most comfortable at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals match the same sculpted contrast and italic momentum, giving headlines a cohesive, high-impact look.