Serif Normal Telem 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literary titles, magazines, invitations, refined, literary, classic, formal, elegant, text companion, classic italic, editorial tone, refined emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress, hairline serifs.
This is a high-contrast serif italic with slender hairlines, sharp tapered terminals, and bracketed serifs that feel finely cut rather than blunt. The italic angle is pronounced, with fluid entry/exit strokes and a distinctly calligraphic rhythm, especially in the lowercase where forms lean and connect visually through consistent stroke direction. Uppercase proportions are relatively tall and poised, with crisp wedge-like serifs and clear thick–thin modulation; the overall texture is bright and airy due to thin horizontals and delicate joins. Numerals appear as oldstyle (text) figures with varied heights and a lively, slightly swashed finish on some terminals, reinforcing a traditional book-face character.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis. It also fits literary titling, pull quotes, and formal invitations or programs, especially at medium to large sizes where the fine hairlines and crisp serifs can be appreciated.
The tone reads polished and literary, with a graceful, editorial elegance suited to classic typography. Its sharp contrasts and poised italic movement evoke formality and tradition, while the lively details in curves and figures add a subtle sense of sophistication rather than austerity.
The design intent appears to be a traditional, book-oriented serif italic that prioritizes grace, contrast, and classical proportions. It aims to deliver a refined italic voice for continuous reading and typographic hierarchy, pairing expressive calligraphic cues with disciplined, conventional letter structures.
Stroke contrast is strongest on curves and diagonals, with noticeable diagonal stress in rounded letters like C, O, and Q. The italic ‘a’ is single-storey and the ‘g’ is double-storey, and several letters (notably f, j, y) show expressive descenders that contribute to a dynamic line. Spacing appears generous enough to keep the italic from clumping, producing a clean, refined text color in the sample setting.