Serif Normal Obrul 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This serif italic shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and a gently forward-leaning stance. Curves are generous and slightly oval, while verticals and diagonals keep a clean, tapered finish that adds sparkle at text sizes. The lowercase has a flowing rhythm with calligraphic entry and exit strokes, and the capitals feel stately without becoming rigid, pairing strong main stems with sharp, tapered terminals. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and read as elegant, with clear stress and balanced proportions.
It performs well for editorial typography and longform reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductory matter. The high-contrast, refined detailing also suits elegant print pieces such as invitations, programs, and cultural branding, and it can add a cultivated accent in headlines when paired with a complementary roman.
Overall it conveys a classic, bookish sophistication—polished and authoritative, with an old-style warmth rather than a cold, mechanical precision. The lively italic motion gives it an expressive, cultivated tone suited to refined communication.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional text-serif italic with heightened contrast and a graceful, calligraphic rhythm. Its intent is to provide a legible yet expressive italic style that feels traditional and premium in continuous text and formal settings.
Spacing appears comfortably open for an italic, helping the slanted forms avoid crowding in paragraphs. The design maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive, traditional texture.