Serif Normal Depo 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial design, branding, classic, editorial, dramatic, refined, vintage, emphasis, elegance, heritage, impact, readability, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, wedge serifs, diagonal stress.
A bold, right-leaning serif with pronounced contrast between thick stems and finer hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, with a subtly calligraphic finish and occasional ball terminals, giving strokes a carved, inked feel rather than a purely mechanical one. Curves show diagonal stress and generous rounding, while counters are moderately open, producing a lively texture in text. The rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in a humanist way, with compact joins and emphatic entry/exit strokes that keep the letterforms feeling dynamic at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and cover typography where the contrast and italic energy can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when you want a traditional serif voice with added motion and emphasis.
The overall tone reads classic and editorial, with a confident, slightly theatrical flair. It evokes traditional printing and headline typography—formal but not austere—adding warmth and personality through its calligraphic inflections.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with a more expressive italic attitude—pairing classic proportions and bracketed serifs with high-contrast, calligraphic detailing for strong, attention-grabbing typography.
In the alphabet and sample text, the italic slant and contrast create strong word shapes and clear emphasis, especially in capitals. Numerals match the same bold, high-contrast construction, helping maintain a consistent voice across mixed text settings.