Serif Normal Mano 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, classical, authoritative, dramatic, formal, impact, authority, heritage, display, bracketed, flared, wedge serifs, sculpted, ink-trap feel.
A very heavy serif with pronounced contrast and sculpted, wedge-like terminals. Serifs are sharply tapered and often triangular, with subtly bracketed joins that give the strokes a carved, chiseled feel rather than a flat slab. Bowls are compact and dense, counters are relatively small, and the overall color on the page is dark and emphatic. Uppercase forms are broad and stately, while lowercase shows sturdy, rounded structures with strong entry/exit shaping; figures follow the same bold, high-contrast rhythm.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, cover lines, titles, and brand marks where its sharp, sculpted serif detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section openers where a traditional, authoritative voice is desired.
The tone is assertive and traditional, combining old-style gravitas with a theatrical, headline-ready punch. Its sharp terminals and weighty silhouettes read as confident and slightly dramatic, lending a sense of heritage and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened impact: strong contrast, pronounced wedge serifs, and compact counters that produce a commanding, classic presence in display settings.
The sample text shows strong word shapes and a deliberate, poster-like rhythm, especially in capitals. The tapered serifs and energetic diagonals (notably in letters like V, W, X, Y) create crisp articulation at large sizes, while the dense counters suggest it will look most comfortable with generous spacing and size.