Serif Normal Minos 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, packaging, editorial, classic, dramatic, luxury, authoritative, display impact, editorial tone, classic refinement, brand prestige, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, scotch-like, vertical stress.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with a largely vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs. Bowls and rounds are full and smooth, while joins and terminals often resolve into teardrop/ball-like endings, giving a slightly soft, sculpted finish despite the sharp contrast. Uppercase forms feel substantial and steady, with broad proportions and generous counters; the lowercase keeps a traditional rhythm with sturdy stems, compact apertures, and a clear, bookish texture. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with strong curves and carefully tapered entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display and large text where the strong contrast and refined serif detailing can be appreciated—such as magazine headlines, book or album covers, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial passages, pull quotes, and front-of-book typography where a rich, classic texture is desired.
The overall tone is formal and editorial, combining classical refinement with a confident, attention-grabbing presence. The high contrast and rounded terminal details add a touch of sophistication and theatricality, making the voice feel premium and assertive rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional text-serif foundation with elevated contrast and expressive terminals, balancing readability with a more luxurious, statement-making character for editorial and brand-forward settings.
In text, the heavy verticals create a dark, rhythmic color, while the tapered hairlines and bracketed serifs maintain clarity at larger sizes. Several letters show distinctive curved finishing strokes (notably in the lowercase and the Q), contributing personality without leaving conventional serif territory.