Serif Normal Higab 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, editorial, branding, formal, classic, dramatic, authoritative, elegance, emphasis, prestige, impact, tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, angled.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapering terminals that give strokes a chiseled, calligraphic feel. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, reinforcing a sharp, energetic texture, while curves remain smooth and tightly controlled. The proportions are compact and upright in stance despite the slant, with a steady rhythm across the alphabet and sturdy figures that echo the same contrast and angled finishing.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where contrast and slanted motion can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also support short-to-medium passages in editorial layouts when ample size and spacing are available to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is traditional and formal, with an assertive, slightly theatrical flair from the strong contrast and brisk italic movement. It reads as refined and editorial, suggesting seriousness and prestige rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened contrast and an energetic italic profile, balancing traditional bookish cues with a more dramatic, attention-getting texture. It aims to project authority and refinement while adding forward motion through the slant and sharp finishing.
In the text sample, the contrast creates sparkling highlights along joins and shoulders, giving lines a lively, patterned color. The numerals and capitals carry a distinctly engraved, display-leaning presence, while the lowercase maintains a disciplined, text-oriented cadence.