Serif Normal Tuliv 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classical, italic emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, formal tone, literary texture, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sheared stress, fluid rhythm.
A sharply inclined serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show a sheared, diagonal stress with crisp hairline serifs and neatly bracketed joins, producing a lively, tapered finish at terminals. The capitals are slender and sculpted with generous inner counters, while the lowercase is airy and rhythmic with long ascenders and slightly extended entry/exit strokes. Numerals and punctuation follow the same elegant contrast and slanted cadence, keeping a consistent typographic color across mixed text.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine features where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or headings. It can also support refined branding applications and formal printed pieces such as invitations or programs, especially when set with ample spacing and quality reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, evoking traditional book typography and fashion/editorial refinement. Its sweeping italic movement reads expressive yet controlled, lending a sense of sophistication and ceremony without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast italic for conventional text settings, balancing readability with a distinctly expressive, calligraphic rhythm. It prioritizes graceful movement and refined detail to provide an elevated typographic accent within traditional serif systems.
The design’s thin hairlines and sharp details suggest best performance at display and comfortable reading sizes where the contrast and delicate terminals can remain clear. The italic angle is assertive, and the letterforms lean on graceful curves and tapered endings to create a smooth line flow in continuous text.