Serif Normal Fidom 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, pull quotes, formal, editorial, classic, dramatic, refined, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, display impact, bracketed, hairline, swashlike, calligraphic, sharp.
A sharply slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairlines. The capitals are compact and slightly narrow with wedge-like, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals, giving a chiseled, high-fashion rhythm. Lowercase forms show a calligraphic impulse: rounded bowls with tight joins, a single-storey italic “a,” long descenders, and occasional teardrop/ball terminals (notably in letters like j and y). Figures follow the same slanted, high-contrast construction, mixing straight, knife-like strokes with curled terminals for a lively, variable texture across a line.
This style is well suited to magazine headlines, cover lines, and branding where a refined, high-contrast italic can carry personality. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and front-matter typography where its lively stroke economy and strong slant enhance emphasis and hierarchy.
The overall tone is elegant and assertive, combining traditional book-serifs with a more theatrical, display-leaning italic flair. Its strong contrast and energetic curves read as luxurious and expressive rather than quiet or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and an emphatic italic stance, balancing traditional forms with decorative terminals for added sophistication and impact.
Spacing appears generous enough for text, but the sharp hairlines and tight internal counters create a vivid sparkle that becomes most prominent at larger sizes. The italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals, producing a cohesive forward motion and a distinctly editorial cadence.