Serif Normal Varu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, academic, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, classic tone, editorial polish, formal voice, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, balanced.
This is a high-contrast serif with a crisp, print-oriented finish and bracketed serifs that taper cleanly into stems. The verticals read dominant and steady, while curves and joins show controlled modulation, giving counters a polished, open feel in both uppercase and lowercase. Proportions are traditional and even, with capitals that feel stately and a lowercase that stays compact and well-paced; numerals follow the same formal rhythm with clear thick–thin transitions and sturdy alignment.
It suits book and magazine typography, essays, and other longform reading where a conventional serif voice is desired. The strong contrast and clean detailing also work well for headlines, pull quotes, and section titling when paired with generous spacing and comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting authority and restraint rather than personality-forward display. Its sharp terminals and disciplined contrast lend a refined, editorial seriousness that feels at home in traditional publishing contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-ready serif that balances elegance with dependable readability. Its disciplined contrast and traditional proportions aim to deliver a familiar typographic tone with a refined finish for editorial and literary settings.
Stroke endings tend toward pointed or finely tapered terminals, and the serif treatment stays consistent across letters, supporting an orderly texture in paragraphs. In text, the contrast creates a lively sparkle without breaking the line, while the relatively upright stance keeps the page color calm and conventional.