Serif Normal Filan 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, magazine, packaging, editorial, classic, assertive, dramatic, formal, impact, elegance, authority, emphasis, tradition, bracketed, beaked, calligraphic, wedge serif, lively.
A right-leaning serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and energetic, calligraphic shaping. The serifs are sharp and often wedge-like with subtle bracketing, paired with tapered terminals and occasional beak forms that add bite to joins and stroke ends. Counters are moderately open, curves are brisk and slightly compressed in places, and the overall rhythm feels punchy due to the strong contrast and sturdy main stems. Figures and capitals share the same slanted, high-contrast construction, giving the set a cohesive, headline-forward texture.
Best suited to display and editorial settings such as magazine headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and branded titles where a strong, classic voice is desired. It can work in short blocks of text when set with generous size and spacing, but it naturally excels when used to add emphasis, hierarchy, and a premium, traditional feel.
The tone is traditional and editorial, but with extra drama and forward motion from the italic angle and crisp serifs. It reads as confident and slightly theatrical—more “statement” than quiet book text—while still grounded in conventional serif cues.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar serif structure with heightened contrast and italic energy, creating a bold editorial tool for impactful titling. Its crisp serifs and calligraphic modulation suggest a focus on elegance and authority rather than neutrality.
The italic construction produces noticeable variation in letter widths and spacing color across the line, creating a lively, textured paragraph tone. Sharp joins and tapered endings contribute to a crisp print-like presence, especially at larger sizes where the contrast and serif details become prominent.