Serif Normal Indep 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ZT Bros Oskon 90 s' by Zelow Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, academic, legal, classic, bookish, refined, old-style, literary, space saving, text setting, classic tone, compact headlines, bracketed, teardrop terminals, tall capitals, compact spacing, sharp serifs.
This serif shows tall, compact letterforms with a distinctly narrow footprint and bracketed serifs. Strokes exhibit moderate contrast with crisp joins and slightly tapered ends, producing a tidy, vertical rhythm in text. Uppercase proportions are slim with generous inner counters (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while the lowercase keeps a conventional structure and a readable, workmanlike texture. Numerals are similarly narrow and upright, aligning to the same condensed, print-oriented proportions.
It suits editorial contexts where a classic serif voice is desired and space is at a premium, such as books, magazines, academic material, and dense reference pages. It can also work well for headings and subheads that need a traditional tone while staying compact.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a slightly old-fashioned editorial character. Its narrow stance and crisp finishing give it a disciplined, formal presence that reads as “classic print” rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-forward serif optimized for economical measure and consistent text color. Its narrow proportions and restrained detailing suggest a focus on fitting more characters per line while maintaining a familiar, authoritative reading experience.
Several letters show small, rounded or teardrop-like terminals and subtle flare at stroke ends, adding warmth without becoming decorative. The condensed width increases perceived density, so line spacing and tracking become important to keep longer passages from feeling tight.