Serif Normal Wubef 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, essays, reports, classic, refined, bookish, formal, literary, text setting, readability, classic tone, space economy, bracketed, sharp, crisp, elegant, high-waisted.
This serif presents a classic book-face structure with slender, bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke weight. Letterforms are relatively narrow with tall capitals and long ascenders, producing a vertical, stately rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are mostly sharp and clean, and the spacing reads even without feeling wide. The lowercase shows a traditional two-storey a and g, compact bowls, and a straightforward, readable construction suited to continuous text.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading contexts where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It also works for reports, academic materials, and formal brand copy that needs a composed, literary voice.
Overall the tone is traditional and polished, with an academic and editorial feel. Its restrained contrast and crisp serifs suggest formality without becoming ornamental, giving it a dependable, authoritative presence on the page.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic cadence. Its narrow proportions and controlled detailing suggest an aim for efficient setting and a classic, authoritative look across paragraphs and headings.
The numerals follow the same restrained, old-style serif logic, with clear differentiation and consistent modulation. In the sample text, word shapes remain stable at larger sizes, and the narrow proportions help long lines feel economical while still maintaining a composed, classical texture.