Serif Normal Batu 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, vintage, bookish, authoritative, stately, warm, classical display, old-style charm, strong voice, print-inspired, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, tapered strokes, soft joins, ball terminals.
A robust text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and generously shaped, bracketed serifs. Strokes taper into pointed or slightly flared terminals, giving many letters a carved, calligraphic finish rather than a purely mechanical one. Counters are compact but clear, and the overall proportions feel broad with a steady baseline rhythm. Lowercase forms sit tall with sturdy stems and rounded bowls; numerals and capitals share the same weighty presence and crisp contrast.
Best suited for display sizes where the dramatic contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and book or album covers. It can also work for short editorial passages or pull quotes when a traditional, weighty serif voice is desired.
The design reads as classic and confident, with a vintage, slightly theatrical flavor that still feels rooted in traditional printing. Its heavy presence and sculpted serifs convey authority and familiarity, while the tapered details add warmth and a touch of old-style personality.
Likely intended to offer a bold, classical serif for attention-grabbing typography that still feels literary and established. The combination of strong modulation, bracketed serifs, and tapered terminals suggests a design aimed at evoking historical print and engraving while maintaining clear, readable letterforms.
In longer text the strong contrast and sharp terminals create an energetic texture, especially around joins in letters like k, v, w, x, and y. The ampersand and punctuation inherit the same bold, tapered treatment, helping headlines feel cohesive.