Serif Humanist Etti 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, branding, invitations, storybook, old-world, warm, folkloric, whimsical, warm readability, historic flavor, handmade tone, narrative voice, bracketed, calligraphic, textured, organic, lively.
A serif text face with softly bracketed serifs, tapered stroke endings, and a gently calligraphic construction. The outlines feel hand-shaped rather than mechanical, with subtle irregularities in curves and terminals that create an organic texture across words. Counters are moderately open and the stroke modulation is noticeable but not sharp, giving letters a rounded, warm color. Proportions lean slightly narrow-to-moderate with a lively rhythm, while capitals show sturdy verticals and distinctive, slightly flared feet and heads.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a warm, human feel is desired, as well as for titles, pull quotes, and short paragraphs in cultural or craft-oriented design. It can also support branding, packaging, and invitations that benefit from a traditional, storybook voice and a slightly handmade texture.
The overall tone is classic and approachable, evoking printed folktales, historic signage, and bookish ephemera. Its mild quirkiness and soft serifs add charm without becoming overtly decorative, making it feel friendly, traditional, and a little whimsical.
The design appears intended to bring an old-style, print-rooted reading experience with a noticeable calligraphic touch, balancing traditional serif structure with enough irregularity to feel lively and personable.
In running text the face builds a textured line with clear word shapes and expressive details in joins and terminals. Numerals and lowercase share the same hand-influenced character, helping mixed content feel cohesive rather than purely utilitarian.