Serif Normal Boled 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Degalena' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Hola Delight' by Jafar07, 'Mahoda Display' by Multype Studio, and 'Holy Cream' by Shakira Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, folksy, warm, chunky, display impact, retro warmth, approachable tone, brand voice, soft serifs, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, bulbous, bouncy.
A very heavy serif with compact proportions and strongly rounded shaping throughout. Strokes stay broadly consistent, with softly swelling joins and cushioned corners that give the outlines a slightly blobby, inked-in feel. Serifs are short and curved rather than sharp, and many terminals end in rounded, bracketed flares, creating a lively, textured silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is dense, with a subtly uneven, hand-pressed flavor despite overall consistent construction.
Best suited to headlines and short text where its dense weight and soft detailing can be appreciated—such as posters, storefront signage, packaging, and brand marks that want a friendly retro voice. It can also work for emphasis in editorial layouts, but its tight counters and heavy color make it less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a distinct retro friendliness. Its soft serifs and rounded forms lean toward nostalgic, folksy display typography rather than formal editorial seriousness. The overall impression is bold, cozy, and a bit playful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a gentle, rounded serif vocabulary—combining bold presence with inviting softness. It prioritizes personality and recognizability, suggesting use in display contexts where a warm, vintage-leaning texture is desirable.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and character through rounded shoulders and curled terminals. Numerals are similarly weighty and high-impact, with distinctive curves that keep them from feeling purely geometric.