Serif Normal Moley 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, book covers, invitations, branding, editorial, classic, formal, literary, refined, elegance, editorial impact, classic authority, display refinement, bracketed, hairline, crisp, high-waisted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and weighty main strokes, showing a distinctly calligraphic stress. Serifs are bracketed and sharply tapered, with pointed terminals and occasional teardrop/ball-like endings in the lower-case. Proportions feel generous and somewhat wide in the caps, while the overall rhythm stays steady across the alphabet; bowls are full and smooth, and joins are clean, giving a polished, print-oriented texture. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes that emphasize the vertical structure.
This font is well suited to magazine and newspaper-style display typography, book covers, and other editorial settings where contrast and sophistication are desirable. It also fits formal branding and announcement materials, especially at headline and subhead sizes where its hairlines and tapered serifs remain clear.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and a slightly dramatic elegance. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs add a refined, literary feel that reads as traditional rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and a polished, print-classic character. Its combination of strong verticals, fine hairlines, and sharply finished serifs suggests an emphasis on elegance and impact for prominent text.
In the text sample, the thin hairlines and fine serifs become a defining feature, giving the page a bright, sparkling texture at larger sizes. The design relies on delicate details and sharp terminals, which can make it feel more decorative and emphatic than a low-contrast book face.