Serif Normal Gety 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, magazine, pull quotes, branding, formal, literary, classic, refined, assertive, editorial emphasis, classic elegance, engraved feel, headline impact, bracketed, calligraphic, chiseled, wedge serif, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and tapered stroke endings that feel cut rather than rounded. The letterforms show a pronounced rightward slant and a rhythmic, calligraphic modulation: thick verticals and diagonals paired with hairline joins and crisp entry/exit strokes. Capitals are sturdy and slightly narrow with sharp, sculpted terminals (notably in E, F, T, V, W), while the lowercase has compact proportions, a lively baseline, and distinctive shapes such as a looped g with a prominent ear, a single-storey a, and a long, descending f. Numerals follow the same engraved, high-contrast logic with angled stress and small, pointed finishing strokes.
Works well for display typography in editorial settings—book and chapter titles, magazine features, pull quotes, and refined brand headlines where an italic voice is desired. It can also suit short passages and lead-ins when set with comfortable size and spacing to preserve the fine hairlines and crisp detail.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, with a confident, editorial elegance. Its sharp terminals and dramatic contrast add a slightly theatrical, old-world flavor that reads as established and authoritative rather than casual.
Likely drawn to deliver a classic italic serif voice with pronounced contrast and sculpted terminals, balancing readability with a distinctly stylized, engraved character. The design aims to feel traditional and authoritative while still providing lively motion and emphasis in headlines and highlighted text.
Spacing appears moderately tight in text, emphasizing a continuous italic flow and strong word texture. The ampersand is notably decorative and bold in presence, and several letters include subtle hooked or beaked terminals that reinforce a hand-cut, engraved impression.