Serif Normal Hubal 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, quotations, invites, branding, literary, refined, traditional, formal, academic, text emphasis, classic reading, editorial tone, formal voice, bracketed, calligraphic, cursive, old-style, bookish.
This is a slanted serif with smooth, bracketed serifs and moderately modulated strokes. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm, with gently tapered terminals, curved joins, and a consistent rightward italic stress, most evident in rounded characters like O and C. Proportions feel classic and text-oriented: counters are open, curves are full, and spacing reads even across the alphabet and numerals. The figures appear lining and sit comfortably alongside capitals, matching the overall steady, conventional texture.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic is used for emphasis, citations, or pull quotes. The refined detailing also makes it a good fit for formal communications such as invitations and programs, as well as understated branding that benefits from a classic serif voice.
The font conveys a cultivated, literary tone—polished and traditional rather than flashy. Its italic voice feels poised and editorial, suggesting emphasis and nuance with a measured, classical elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readability and a calm typographic color while providing a distinctly italic, expressive cadence. It aims to deliver a dependable, scholarly tone suitable for print-like settings and traditional typography.
The slant is assertive enough to read clearly as an italic, but the construction remains restrained and legible, avoiding exaggerated swashes. Uppercase forms keep a dignified, Roman-derived structure, while lowercase shapes maintain a smooth flow that supports continuous reading.