Serif Normal Afdav 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, luxury, posters, elegant, fashionable, refined, dramatic, editorial display, luxury branding, modern classic, didone-like, hairline serifs, rational, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines set against prominent vertical stems, producing a crisp, polished texture. Serifs are fine and sharp, with wedge-like terminals and a generally clean, rational construction. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, with round forms that read as oval and slightly vertical in stress, while joins and transitions stay precise and delicate. Spacing and proportions feel intended for display sizes, where the hairlines and bracket-less details remain clear and intentional.
Best suited to headlines, magazine and book titling, pull quotes, and other editorial or brand moments where sophistication and contrast are an advantage. It will also work well for luxury packaging, event identities, and posters when set with generous size and careful reproduction.
The overall tone is elegant and contemporary, with a distinctly editorial polish and a touch of runway glamour. Its dramatic contrast and refined detailing create a luxurious, high-end voice that feels poised, confident, and carefully styled rather than casual or folksy.
This font appears designed to deliver a modern classic serif voice with a strong display presence: sharp contrast, refined terminals, and a controlled rhythm that reads as premium and editorial. The emphasis is on visual elegance and impact rather than robust, utilitarian body-text neutrality.
The design’s thinnest strokes and pointed terminals create a sparkling, high-definition look but can become fragile in small sizes or on low-resolution output. Numerals and capitals appear especially suited to titling, where the strong vertical rhythm and clean silhouette can carry a layout.