Serif Normal Numa 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold, 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Magnilo Display' by Great Studio, 'Chronicle Deck' by Hoefler & Co., 'Reserve' and 'Scotch' by Positype, and 'Ingeborg' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, formal, authoritative, literary, traditional, refinement, authority, readability, heritage, bracketed, vertical stress, crisp, compact serifs, dramatic contrast.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with a largely vertical axis and crisp, sharply defined hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and relatively compact, giving terminals a controlled, engraved feel without becoming slab-like. Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and monumental, while the lowercase keeps a familiar text rhythm with clearly differentiated forms and open counters. Overall spacing reads even and deliberate, supporting a steady line of text while preserving the font’s high-contrast sparkle.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and feature titles where contrast and polish are desirable. It can also support book covers and classical-leaning branding systems that benefit from a traditional serif voice and a strong, confident silhouette.
The tone is classic and serious, with a strong editorial and bookish character. Its dramatic contrast and crisp details convey refinement and authority, lending a slightly ceremonial or institutional presence to headlines and prominent text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif that emphasizes elegance and authority while remaining familiar enough for sustained reading. Its controlled serifs and disciplined proportions aim to deliver a refined, print-forward texture with clear typographic hierarchy.
Round letters (like O and C) show clean, smooth curves paired with fine hairline transitions, and the numerals carry the same high-contrast logic for a cohesive page color. The design’s sharpness suggests it will look most confident when allowed enough size and resolution for the thin strokes and small serifs to remain clear.