Serif Normal Sekuh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial design, magazine layouts, quotations, headlines, literary, elegant, classic, formal, editorial, text emphasis, classic publishing, refined display, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional, diagonal stress.
A high-contrast serif italic with a calligraphic, slightly oldstyle structure and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes transition from hairline joins to weighty verticals, with tapered terminals and a forward-leaning rhythm that reads smooth and continuous in text. Counters are moderately open, curves show diagonal stress, and the italics use flowing, drawn-like construction rather than mechanical slanting. Figures and capitals keep the same crisp contrast and angled entry/exit strokes, giving the set a cohesive, bookish texture.
This face fits best where italic is used as a primary voice: book typography for emphasis, quotations, and citations, as well as magazine and editorial layouts needing a polished, classic tone. It can also serve for elegant headlines or pull quotes, where its high contrast and energetic slant can carry a page.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, with an editorial sophistication that feels suited to literature and formal publishing. Its pronounced contrast and lively italic movement add a touch of drama and emphasis without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, readable italic with a distinctly calligraphic cadence—balancing traditional serif proportions with crisp contrast for refined typography in continuous text and emphasis settings.
In the grid, several letters show italic-specific forms (notably the single-storey italic-style a and the looping descenders), reinforcing that this is a purpose-drawn italic. The combination of sharp hairlines and strong main strokes creates a bright typographic color that benefits from comfortable sizes and adequate line spacing.