Serif Normal Gubak 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, formal, elegant, text companion, refined emphasis, traditional tone, reading comfort, calligraphic, bracketed, wedge serifs, oblique stress, oldstyle figures.
This is an italic serif with a clear calligraphic slant and moderate stroke modulation. Letterforms show tapered, wedge-like serifs and soft, bracketed joins rather than blunt terminals, with an oblique axis visible in rounded shapes. Curves are lively and slightly asymmetric, giving the design a fluid rhythm, while capitals retain a restrained, traditional structure. Spacing appears comfortable for text, and the set includes oldstyle-style numerals that sit and flow with the lowercase texture.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or secondary hierarchy. It also works well for literary titles, quotations, and formal communications where a refined, traditional italic presence is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and literary, leaning formal without feeling rigid. Its slanted, pen-informed construction suggests sophistication and a gentle sense of motion, making it feel editorial and bookish rather than technical or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a conventional text companion italic: legible and steady at paragraph sizes, but animated by calligraphic cues and traditional serif detailing. Its moderated contrast and measured proportions aim to balance elegance with practicality in continuous reading.
Distinctive details include a graceful, sweeping Q tail, a strong italic entry/exit behavior in many lowercase strokes, and a single-storey italic a with a simplified, rounded construction. The numerals echo the italic movement and varying heights, supporting a more traditional typographic color in running text.