Serif Normal Nuvu 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold, 'Fulmar' by CAST, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Benton Modern' by Font Bureau, 'ITC Century' by ITC, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, and 'SchoolBook' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, academic, clarity, gravitas, tradition, editorial tone, readability, bracketed, crisp, stately, bookish, robust.
A sturdy serif with pronounced contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show compact apertures and a strong vertical emphasis, with relatively firm, slightly condensed-looking capitals and weighty stems that hold up at display sizes. Terminals are mostly blunt and structured, while curves (C, G, S, O) are smooth and controlled, giving a consistent rhythm across the alphabet. Numerals match the text color well, with clear, old-style-like curvature in bowls and a generally solid, authoritative presence.
This design works well for editorial headlines, subheads, and other prominent typographic roles where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve in longer-form reading contexts such as book and magazine typography when a strong, traditional tone is appropriate, and it can support conservative branding systems that need an established, reputable feel.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, projecting confidence and seriousness. Its dense color and traditional proportions evoke editorial typography and academic publishing, leaning more formal than friendly. The effect is conventional and dependable, suited to content that benefits from gravitas.
The font appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif with a robust weight and clear, traditional detailing, balancing readability with a strong typographic presence. Its consistent construction suggests a focus on producing a dependable, editorial workhorse style that feels familiar and authoritative.
The lowercase shows a compact, sturdy texture with modest counters and a steady baseline, creating a dark, even paragraph color. Joins and serifs are clean and sharply defined, and the font maintains a consistent, composed silhouette in both mixed-case text and all-caps settings.