Serif Other Gepa 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, headlines, classic, formal, calligraphic, literary, elegant italic, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic styling, bracketed, wedge serifs, diagonal stress, tapered, sharp.
This typeface is a serif italic with pronounced diagonal stress and clear stroke modulation. Serifs are wedge-like and generally bracketed, with crisp terminals and a slightly calligraphic taper where strokes enter and exit. Proportions run on the wider side, with open counters and a steady, legible rhythm; the lowercase shows traditional italic construction (single-storey a, flowing entry strokes, and a looping descender on g). Numerals follow the same italic slant and contrast, with curved forms that keep counters open and maintain consistent texture in text.
It performs well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and pull quotes where an elegant italic voice is needed. The stronger contrast and sharp detailing also make it effective for headlines and subheads, as well as short-form settings like invitations or formal announcements.
The overall tone feels classical and editorial, projecting a formal, literary voice rather than a casual one. Its sharp serifs and energetic italic movement add a sense of sophistication and momentum, suitable for refined, traditional settings.
The design intent appears to be a traditional, text-oriented serif italic with a refined, calligraphy-informed structure and a confident, polished rhythm. It aims to deliver readability in continuous reading while providing a distinctly elegant italic color for emphasis and display moments.
The design maintains a consistent slant and contrast across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing an even grayscale in paragraphs while still showing crisp detail at larger sizes. Curved letters (like C, G, O, and S) emphasize the diagonal stress, and the italics’ entry/exit strokes give lines a continuous, flowing feel.