Serif Normal Nirud 2 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, branding, posters, authoritative, classic, dramatic, heritage, headline, impact, readability, tradition, presence, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, flared strokes, ink-trap feel, carved detail.
A robust serif design with pronounced bracketing and wedge-like terminals that give strokes a carved, chiseled finish. The forms are broadly proportioned with a generous, rolling rhythm; curves are full and counters stay open despite the weight. Stroke endings show subtle flares and sheared joins that add movement, while the overall texture remains cohesive and steady in running text.
Works well for headlines, magazine features, book covers, and branding that needs a traditional voice with extra punch. It can also serve in short to medium-length editorial passages where a dark, confident texture is desirable, such as pull quotes, section openers, or display subheads.
This typeface projects a confident, editorial tone with a touch of old-style warmth. Its heavy presence and expressive details make it feel authoritative and somewhat theatrical, suited to statements rather than whispers.
The design appears aimed at delivering strong typographic presence while retaining familiar serif structure for comfortable reading. Its distinctive terminals and bracketing suggest an intention to add character and print-like flavor without becoming decorative or unstable.
The lowercase shows lively, slightly calligraphic stress cues—especially in round letters and the ear/terminal treatments—creating a distinctive texture at size. Numerals are sturdy and highly legible, matching the overall weight and giving figures a firm, print-forward presence.