Serif Normal Nynar 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville' and 'Baskerville WGL' by Bitstream, 'Baskerville' and 'Baskerville LT' by Linotype, 'Baskerville Neo' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Baskerville Handcut' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, magazines, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, timeless, readability, tradition, editorial tone, credibility, classic styling, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, sturdy.
A conventional text serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The capitals are broad and steady with a moderate, traditional modulation, while the lowercase shows a compact rhythm with clearly differentiated forms and a two-storey “g.” Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with crisp terminals and well-defined joins; numerals follow the same high-contrast, serifed construction for a cohesive page color.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar, high-contrast serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for formal headings, institutional materials, and brand systems that aim for heritage and credibility.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, conveying a traditional, editorial seriousness. It feels authoritative and established, with a refined, old-world polish suited to conservative typography rather than expressive display experimentation.
Likely intended as a dependable, traditional serif for continuous text that balances readability with a more refined, high-contrast appearance. The conventional proportions and well-known forms suggest a design optimized for editorial versatility and a classic typographic tone.
The design reads comfortably at text sizes thanks to clear counters and conventional lettershape cues, while the strong contrast and sturdy serifs give it enough presence for headings. Spacing in the samples appears even and composed, supporting multi-line setting without looking tight or overly airy.