Serif Contrasted Fihi 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A narrow, right-slanted serif italic with a calligraphic construction and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms show clear thick-to-thin modulation with sharp, crisp terminals and small, delicate serifs that often read as flicked finish strokes rather than heavy brackets. Proportions are tall and streamlined, with compact counters and a notably low x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in width, giving the texture an engraved or handwritten italic feel while remaining consistent across the alphabet and figures.
This font suits short to medium-length setting where an elegant italic presence is desired—book covers, editorial headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and formal announcements. It also works well for titling and labeling where narrow width helps fit longer phrases while maintaining a refined texture.
The overall tone is elegant and old-world, with a literary, formal voice that suggests classic correspondence, bookish refinement, and ceremonial typography. Its narrow slant and crisp contrasts feel poised and expressive rather than neutral, lending a sense of sophistication and tradition.
The design appears intended to capture the look of a classic, calligraphy-informed serif italic—narrow, expressive, and contrasted—prioritizing elegance and historical flavor over plain readability at very small sizes.
Capitals have a distinctive, slightly swash-like flair and dramatic diagonals, which can make headings feel ornate without becoming fully script. Numerals follow the same italic, tapered logic and appear designed to blend with text rather than stand apart as utilitarian figures.