Serif Normal Bokaz 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cooper BT' by Bitstream, 'Grenette' by Colophon Foundry, and 'Cooper BT' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, branding, classic, bookish, robust, traditional, friendly, readability, traditional tone, strong hierarchy, warmth, durability, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, soft curves, generous counters.
A sturdy serif with clearly bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a confident, weighty color. Strokes are moderately contrasted with rounded joins and softened corners, giving the letterforms a more organic, less crisp edge than a sharp transitional face. Proportions lean slightly wide with ample counters; capitals are broad and steady, while lowercase shows a compact, readable rhythm with distinct tails and ear/terminal details. Numerals are full and heavy, matching the text weight and maintaining consistent presence in running settings.
Well-suited to editorial design, book typography, and other long-form settings where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired. Its heavy presence also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a warm, approachable solidity. It reads as dependable and familiar rather than delicate or ornamental, suggesting editorial seriousness tempered by friendly, rounded detailing.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with added warmth and robustness, prioritizing steady rhythm and readability while incorporating slightly expressive terminals for character in display and headline use.
Several glyphs show expressive terminal behavior—subtle ball-like endings and gently swelling stroke finishes—that adds personality without breaking text uniformity. The texture stays even in paragraphs, producing a dark, authoritative page color that favors larger text sizes and strong hierarchy.