Serif Normal Fidaw 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book jackets, posters, quotes, classic, formal, dramatic, literary, emphasis, elegance, tradition, impact, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, sculpted, crisp.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that taper into sharp terminals. The design uses sturdy vertical strokes paired with hairline joins and wedge-like finishing strokes, creating a sculpted, engraved feel in larger sizes. Bowls and counters are relatively compact, while capitals read broad and stable, giving the line a firm typographic color despite the italic angle. Curves are smooth and controlled, with a consistent rhythmic sweep through shoulders, diagonals, and entry strokes.
It suits headlines, pull quotes, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and book-cover typography where a traditional serif voice with extra emphasis is desired. It can also work for short to medium text passages at comfortable sizes, especially when the goal is a lively, refined italic presence.
The overall tone feels editorial and classical, combining a traditional bookish elegance with a more dramatic, display-leaning energy. Its slant and sharp finishing details lend a sense of motion and emphasis that reads as formal, assertive, and slightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif foundation with an expressive italic that adds energy and authority. Its contrast and sharpened serifs suggest a focus on elegant emphasis for editorial and display contexts while keeping familiar, classical proportions.
The italic structure is strong enough to function as a voice of emphasis rather than a subtle companion style, and the high-contrast detailing becomes more distinctive as sizes increase. Numerals appear serifed and similarly slanted, aligning with the text’s brisk, traditional texture.