Serif Normal Lyhy 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blacklist' by Great Studio, 'Nitida Text' and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype, 'Joane Pro' by W Type Foundry, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, posters, classic, authoritative, formal, scholarly, impact, tradition, readability, authority, display, bracketed, wedge serif, calligraphic, robust, sculpted.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed wedge serifs. The letterforms show compact, sculpted counters and firm vertical stress, with crisp terminals and tapered joins that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and weighty, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation with sturdy stems, rounded bowls, and distinctive ear and tail details that read well at display sizes.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine or journal titling, and book-cover typography where a classic serif voice and strong typographic color are desirable. It can also work for posters and branded collateral that benefit from a traditional, formal tone.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that suggests established, bookish typography. Its bold presence and sharp detailing add a slightly dramatic, headline-forward character without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading with added impact: traditional proportions and serif construction paired with stronger weight and sharper modulation for confident display use and prominent typographic hierarchy.
Stroke contrast is evident across rounds and diagonals, and the serifs remain consistently shaped, giving lines of text a strong horizontal anchoring. Numerals appear similarly weighty and traditional, matching the sturdy texture of the letters.