Serif Normal Dere 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to '19-PRA' by ILOTT-TYPE, 'Skeena' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Organic Pro' by Positype, 'Le Monde Sans Std' by Typofonderie, and 'Garbata' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book design, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, scholarly, bookish, warm, lively, emphasis, editorial tone, classic revival, warmth, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, soft terminals, compact.
A robust italic serif with rounded, bracketed serifs and a noticeably calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with softened joins and slightly swelling curves, giving letters a lively, inked feel rather than a rigid mechanical one. Proportions are compact and sturdy: bowls are full, counters are relatively tight, and the overall color on the page is dark and even. The italic slant is consistent and the forms lean on oldstyle cues—curving diagonals, subtly tapered stems, and expressive terminals—while maintaining clear, conventional letter shapes.
This face suits editorial typography where an italic needs to carry real presence—chapter openers, pull quotes, subheads, and emphatic passages. It also works well for branding and packaging that want a classic, crafted tone, and for short to medium-length text at comfortable sizes where its strong color and compact counters remain clear.
The tone is traditional and confident, with a warm, human rhythm that reads as literary and established. Its heavy, rounded presence feels friendly and approachable while still projecting authority, making it reminiscent of classic book typography and editorial italics used for emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif italic with added weight and warmth, pairing conventional readability with a distinctly calligraphic cadence. It prioritizes a cohesive, dark text color and expressive terminals to make italics feel substantial enough for display and editorial emphasis rather than purely secondary accompaniment.
Capitals are assertive and slightly condensed in feel, with generous curves and softened edges that keep the texture from becoming harsh. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible at display sizes, matching the letterforms’ rounded serif treatment and maintaining a consistent dark color across mixed text.