Serif Normal Jolom 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text reading, space economy, classic tone, editorial voice, print tradition, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, tight spacing, sharp terminals, crisp joins.
A compact, high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs, a relatively tall cap presence, and a crisp, vertical rhythm. Strokes transition from strong verticals to fine hairlines with clear vertical stress, and many terminals end in sharp, tapered forms rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel tight and efficient, with narrow letters and relatively small internal counters that produce a dense texture in paragraph settings. The overall drawing is clean and consistent, with slightly calligraphic modulation and restrained, conventional details across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired and space economy matters. It can also serve effectively in academic or institutional documents, reports, and print layouts that benefit from a compact, formal text face. At display sizes it can lend a classic, refined tone to headlines and pull quotes, especially in print-oriented compositions.
The typeface projects a classic, bookish tone with an editorial polish. Its sharp hairlines and compact fit add a slightly authoritative, old-style seriousness, while the even, upright stance keeps it composed and traditional. The overall voice is formal and literary rather than playful or decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for a compact footprint and a disciplined, classic reading texture. Its strong verticals and fine hairlines suggest a goal of combining traditional bookish credibility with a slightly more refined, editorial edge.
In continuous text, the narrow set and small counters create a dark, economical color that holds together well for dense copy. Hairlines and thin cross-strokes become prominent at larger sizes, adding elegance, while at smaller sizes the compact fit emphasizes firmness and structure.