Serif Normal Romav 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, whimsical, attention grab, retro charm, friendly tone, display impact, personality, soft serifs, rounded terminals, bulbous, bouncy, organic.
A heavy, rounded serif with soft, swollen strokes and gently scooped joins that create a cushioned silhouette. Serifs are present but blunted and teardrop-like, with terminals that flare and pinch in a slightly irregular, hand-hewn way. Counters tend to be small for the weight, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and O) are full and buoyant, giving the alphabet a lively, uneven rhythm despite consistent overall structure. Numerals follow the same bulbous construction, with sturdy bowls and softened corners that maintain the font’s dense color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a friendly, retro-leaning voice is needed. It can work for short editorial headings or pull quotes, but the dense texture and tight counters favor larger sizes and modest line lengths for comfortable reading.
The tone is warm and humorous, with a vintage display flavor that feels approachable rather than formal. Its bouncy contours and soft serifs suggest mid-century signage and novelty print, adding personality and a touch of whimsy to short messages.
The design appears intended to blend serif convention with a novelty, soft-edged display character—delivering strong impact while keeping the mood light and personable. It prioritizes bold presence and memorable shapes over restrained, text-first refinement.
In text settings the strong dark mass and compact internal spaces make the texture quite bold and attention-grabbing, while the rounded detailing prevents it from feeling harsh. The design’s charm comes from its slightly wavy contours and stubby serif cues, which read as intentionally playful rather than strictly classical.