Serif Normal Akvi 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Princesa' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, editorial voice, brand luxury, calligraphic motion, swashy, calligraphic, bracketed, hairline, sculpted.
This italic serif has a pronounced calligraphic construction with sharply tapered hairlines and weighty main strokes. Serifs are fine and bracketed, often resolving into pointed, wedge-like terminals that emphasize forward motion. Curves are smooth and sculpted, with a lively rhythm and noticeable stroke modulation across bowls and diagonals. Spacing feels open and the letterforms have generous horizontal presence, while the lowercase maintains a measured x-height and elegant ascenders/descenders.
Well suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, luxury branding, and campaign typography where contrast and movement are desirable. It can also support short editorial subheads or pull quotes when set with comfortable size and spacing, but its fine hairlines suggest avoiding very small sizes or low-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic, fashion-forward flair. Its energetic slant and razor-thin detailing convey sophistication and a sense of performance, balancing classical elegance with contemporary editorial attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial italic with heightened elegance: strong thick–thin contrast, crisp serif detailing, and a flowing cadence that elevates titles and brand statements. It prioritizes visual drama and refinement over utilitarian neutrality.
Several letters show subtle swash-like cues—especially in capitals and in forms like the Q, f, and y—adding personality without turning fully decorative. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with distinctive curves and delicate entry/exit strokes that read best when given enough size and breathing room.