Serif Normal Byre 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cooper BT' by Bitstream, 'Cooper Black' by Linotype, 'Cooper BT' by ParaType, 'Cooper Black SB' and 'Cooper Black SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Cooper Black Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, retro, friendly, playful, warm, punchy, retro appeal, friendly display, bold impact, warm readability, rounded serifs, soft terminals, bulbous, bouncy, posterish.
A heavy, rounded serif with an overall rightward slant and soft, swelling strokes. Serifs are compact and blunted rather than sharp, and many terminals end in teardrop-like or ball-like forms that give the outlines a cushioned, molded feel. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with generous curves and a slightly irregular, hand-cut rhythm that keeps repeated forms from feeling mechanical. Spacing appears comfortable and the silhouettes stay bold and legible, with lively curvature in joints and diagonals.
This font is best used in display sizes where its bold silhouettes and rounded serif character can carry a layout—headlines, posters, packaging, and logo-style wordmarks. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or cover lines when a warm, retro voice is desired.
The letterforms read as cheerful and nostalgic, with a distinctly 1960s–1970s display flavor. Its softened serifs and rounded finishing details create an inviting, informal tone that feels suited to fun, upbeat messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, vintage-leaning display serif that remains friendly and readable through softened serifs, generous curves, and a lively slanted rhythm.
In text settings, the strong slant and rounded details create a flowing, animated texture, especially in words with many curves. Numerals share the same soft, weighty construction, reinforcing a consistent, poster-forward voice across alphanumerics.