Serif Normal Fudab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, brand marks, literary, elegant, classical, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, calligraphic energy, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, dynamic.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced calligraphic slant and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with tapered entry and exit strokes, giving letters a lively, drawn quality rather than rigid geometry. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and slightly wide in their curves (notably the round letters), while the lowercase shows fluid joins and angled terminals that create an energetic, forward rhythm. Numerals follow the same italic logic, with open counters and sharp finishing strokes that keep the texture bright and articulate.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where an expressive italic voice is desirable. It also works effectively for pull quotes, intros, and other emphasis-driven passages, and can lend a classic, premium tone to headings or select brand applications when set with adequate size and breathing room.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with the kind of polish associated with book typography and formal editorial settings. Its italic motion adds a sense of emphasis and sophistication, reading as expressive but still disciplined and text-oriented rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, literature-friendly serif italic with elevated contrast and a calligraphic edge—capable of carrying continuous text while offering a distinctive, refined emphasis style.
In lines of text, the strong contrast and sharp terminals create a sparkling texture that can feel assertive at larger sizes. The italic angles and tapered serifs produce noticeable directional flow, so spacing and word shapes feel dynamic and slightly dramatic.