Serif Normal Nybem 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, pull quotes, authoritative, classic, formal, stately, authority, readability, display impact, classic tone, bracketed, ball terminals, crisp, high-contrast, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sturdy vertical stems and sharply tapered hairlines, giving the letterforms a crisp, sculpted silhouette. Serifs are bracketed and neatly finished, with pronounced thick–thin modulation that reads clearly at display sizes. The proportions feel generous and slightly expanded, with round capitals (C, G, O, Q) and a compact, traditional lowercase structure; counters are open and the rhythm is steady. Numerals are bold and curvy with distinct shapes, supporting strong hierarchy in headings and callouts.
This font is well suited to headlines, deck copy, and other editorial settings where a classic serif voice and strong contrast help establish hierarchy. It can also work effectively on book covers, posters, and pull quotes where its weight and crisp serifs provide impact and a refined tone.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking editorial typography and bookish formality. Its strong contrast and confident weight add a sense of ceremony and gravitas, making text feel deliberate and polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for confident, readable typography with a classic publishing character. Its widened proportions and strong stroke modulation suggest an emphasis on presence and clarity in prominent text rather than a purely neutral body-text role.
Details like the ball terminal on the lowercase "j" and the lively, curved joins in letters such as "a", "g", and "s" contribute a slightly expressive, old-style flavor while remaining conventional and highly legible. The sample text shows clear word shapes and firm punctuation, with a presence that favors prominent typographic roles.