Serif Normal Umruh 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, headlines, certificates, invitations, formal, historic, bookish, engraved, scholarly, engraved feel, historic tone, formal voice, display clarity, classic text, angular, beveled, chiseled, bracketed, crisp.
This serif face is built from crisp, chiseled-looking strokes with pronounced contrast and a distinctly angular, beveled treatment at terminals. Serifs are sharp and relatively fine, often appearing as faceted wedges rather than soft brackets, giving the outlines a cut-stone or engraved flavor. Curves are slightly flattened into octagonal forms in letters like C, G, O, and Q, and many joins resolve into clean corners instead of fully rounded transitions. Spacing and rhythm feel measured and deliberate, with a slightly narrow, vertical posture and clear differentiation between thick stems and hairline-like details; figures follow the same faceted construction, with an angular 0 and geometric, cut-in counters.
This style suits editorial typography, book and chapter titles, and refined headlines where a traditional, crafted voice is desirable. It can also work well for formal pieces such as certificates, invitations, institutional branding accents, or display copy that wants an engraved or historic feel. For longer passages, it will generally perform best when given enough size and breathing room to keep the fine details from visually thinning out.
The overall tone reads formal and traditional, with a strong historical/engraving association. Its sharp terminals and faceted curves add a ceremonial, old-world character that feels authoritative and crafted rather than casual or modern. The texture on a line is crisp and somewhat calligraphic in spirit, but with a rigid, architectural discipline.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a conventional text serif through an engraved, faceted construction, emphasizing sharp terminals, disciplined proportions, and a deliberate, old-style dignity. It aims to convey tradition and authority while adding a distinctive angular signature that sets it apart from softer, more contemporary book serifs.
In text, the high-contrast thin parts and pointed serifs create a bright, sparkling surface that benefits from adequate size and comfortable leading. The angular construction is especially noticeable in rounded letters and in the numerals, which reinforces a consistent “cut” motif across the set.