Serif Normal Arrul 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, dramatic, formal, literary, display impact, editorial tone, classic revival, strong texture, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, stately.
This serif presents a slanted, high-contrast construction with sharp, triangular/wedge-like serifs and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Curves are full and slightly flattened at joins, giving counters a sculpted, engraved feel, while terminals often finish in pointed or beak-like forms. The rhythm is lively and calligraphic, with a forward-leaning stance and compact internal spacing that creates strong word shapes, especially in capitals and numerals.
It performs best in display sizes for headlines, magazine titles, and cover typography where contrast and sharp serifs can carry the composition. It can also work for short editorial passages such as standfirsts, pull quotes, and section openers where a more expressive, high-contrast texture is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and refined, combining classical bookish authority with a touch of theatrical flair. Its strong contrast and angular finishing details make it feel editorial and headline-ready, evoking traditional print typography with a more dramatic, contemporary punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast and italic energy for impactful reading and branding applications. It emphasizes strong lettershape identity, crisp serif detailing, and a confident forward motion to stand out in editorial and display settings.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and monumental, while lowercase shows more personality in the italic joins and entry/exit strokes, producing a dynamic texture in continuous text. Numerals are bold and display-oriented, with distinctive curves and crisp finishing that match the letterforms’ sharp serif language.