Serif Normal Etdom 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazine, headlines, pull quotes, elegant, literary, refined, classic, italic emphasis, elegant voice, space saving, classic tone, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic, tilted stress, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapered serifs. Strokes show clear modulation with thin hairlines and heavier main stems, creating a bright, sharp texture in text. The letterforms feel compact and slightly condensed, with lively, angled joins and pointed terminals that keep counters open despite the narrow proportions. Numerals and capitals follow the same calligraphic rhythm, combining firm verticals with fine, delicate connecting strokes.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, subheads, standfirsts, and pull quotes. It can also serve as a refined display italic for titles and short passages in book and magazine layouts, where its contrast and compactness create a polished, upscale feel.
The overall tone is sophisticated and literary, with a sense of formality and speed typical of an italic cut. Its sharp contrast and brisk slant suggest refinement and tradition, while the energetic curves keep it expressive rather than static.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, high-contrast italic with a compact footprint and a clear calligraphic flow. It prioritizes an elegant, emphatic texture for setting distinguished text, especially where a strong italic character is desirable.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent diagonal rhythm and a sparkling line of hairlines that reads as distinctly “italic” even at larger sizes. The narrow set and strong contrast make it visually assertive, especially in capitals and in mixed-case phrases.