Serif Normal Piho 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, book titling, posters, formal, dramatic, literary, classic, editorial impact, classic refinement, display emphasis, print elegance, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, scotch feel, ball terminals, vertical stress.
A high-contrast serif with a crisp, print-oriented silhouette and sharply tapered hairlines. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, giving joins a slightly calligraphic, Scotch-influenced feel while keeping counters open and proportions conventional. The uppercase is steady and vertical with strong thick stems, while the lowercase shows rounded bowls and occasional teardrop/ball-like terminals, producing a lively texture in text. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel with noticeable stroke modulation and sturdy main strokes that hold up at display sizes.
Well suited for magazine and newspaper-style headlines, section openers, and editorial layouts where high contrast and sharp serifs add sophistication. It also works for book covers, pull quotes, and branding that aims for a traditional, premium tone, especially when set at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, pairing classic bookish tradition with a slightly dramatic, fashion-like punch from the strong contrast. It reads as refined and serious, with enough softness in curves and terminals to avoid looking clinical.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with elevated contrast for stronger impact in display and editorial contexts. It balances classical proportions and bracketed serifs with striking stroke modulation to create a refined, attention-grabbing page color.
In paragraph settings the rhythm alternates between emphatic thick strokes and very fine connections, creating a sparkling texture that benefits from adequate size and line spacing. The design favors crisp outlines and high contrast details, so very small sizes or low-resolution output may reduce the delicacy of the hairlines and serifs.