Serif Normal Fodap 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Counte' by NamelaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, brand marks, traditional, confident, bookish, formal, emphasis, impact, readability, tradition, authority, bracketed, sturdy, tight-fit, crisp, oldstyle.
A slanted serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a sturdy, compact build. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation with firm verticals and tapered joins, producing a dark, even color in text. Counters are relatively tight and letterfit reads on the close side, which increases density and impact. Italic forms are energetic and somewhat calligraphic, with single-storey lowercase a and g, a long descender on f, and smooth, rounded bowls; capitals remain stable and weighty with crisp terminals.
Best suited to editorial headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and book-cover typography where a strong italic voice is useful. The heavy color and tight spacing can also work well in posters or branding applications that need a classic serif with emphasis and momentum.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone with an assertive, traditional presence. Its dark texture and brisk italic angle feel authoritative and slightly dramatic, suitable for emphatic or headline-driven typography while still retaining a bookish seriousness.
The design appears intended as a forceful, readable italic serif that prioritizes a solid text color and traditional serif structure, offering a confident voice for emphasis and display while remaining rooted in conventional book typography.
Numerals are robust and highly legible, matching the uppercase weight and maintaining the same serif logic and modulation. Diacritics and punctuation in the sample text sit cleanly and maintain the dense rhythm, helping the face hold together at larger sizes where its details become more pronounced.