Serif Normal Usguz 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, classic finish, bracketed, wedge serifs, crisp, lively contrast, sculpted.
A traditional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. The letterforms show a calm vertical stance, open counters, and a slightly generous set that helps the shapes breathe at text and display sizes. Terminals are clean and decisive, with sharp joins and a subtly sculpted, calligraphic influence visible in the curved strokes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast rhythm, with clear, structured forms that read cleanly alongside the capitals and lowercase.
This style is well-suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where contrast and serif detail can add hierarchy. It can also serve for refined headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that want a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, conveying seriousness and refinement without feeling overly ornate. Its sharp serifs and lively contrast add a sense of authority and tradition, making it feel at home in bookish and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif that balances readability with a polished, classical finish. It prioritizes familiar proportions and decisive serif structure to support both continuous text and prominent typographic emphasis.
Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably the narrow i/j and the more generous round letters). The punctuation and colon/dots appear round and sturdy, reinforcing readability in continuous text.