Serif Normal Fumuh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, refined, emphasis, elegance, tradition, readability, editorial tone, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, sharp, elegant.
This is a high-contrast serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered, bracketed serifs. The italic angle is assertive, with elongated entry/exit strokes that create a flowing rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while terminals tend to be sharp and neatly finished. Uppercase forms feel stately and compact, and the numerals follow the same italic stress with crisp joins and strong vertical emphasis.
It suits editorial typography—magazine features, book jackets, and newspaper-style display—where an italic needs to carry emphasis with elegance. It also works well for headlines, pull quotes, and formal invitations where a classic, energetic italic texture is desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a distinctly editorial voice. Its crisp contrast and energetic slant suggest sophistication and momentum, lending a sense of authority without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif italic with a refined, traditional flavor, combining strong contrast and calligraphic motion to provide clear emphasis and a polished editorial presence.
In the sample text, spacing and rhythm read as continuous and lively, with clear word shapes aided by the strong diagonal stress. The design’s contrast and fine hairlines are most prominent in larger sizes, where the delicacy of the thin strokes and the sharpness of the serifs are most visible.