Serif Normal Abgav 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, open counters, moderate contrast.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs and a restrained, bookish rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast with crisp hairlines and sturdier verticals, while curves remain smooth and controlled. Proportions feel balanced and moderately condensed in the capitals, with open counters and even spacing that supports continuous reading. The lowercase is steady and workmanlike, with a tidy two‑storey “g” and a compact, slightly tapered “a,” and the numerals follow the same refined, text-oriented construction.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a dependable serif voice is needed. It should also work comfortably for reports, academic material, and other content-forward documents that benefit from traditional typographic cues.
The overall tone is classic and composed, leaning toward traditional publishing and institutional polish rather than display theatrics. It reads as authoritative and familiar, with an understated elegance suitable for serious content.
The design appears aimed at providing a familiar, highly readable serif for general text typography, prioritizing steady proportions and consistent detailing over distinctive quirks. Its contrast and serif treatment suggest a goal of clear, polished page texture in paragraphs and headings alike.
The italic is not shown, so the personality here is driven entirely by the upright roman forms. Terminals and serifs stay consistent across the set, giving paragraphs a calm, even color while preserving enough contrast for a crisp printed look.