Serif Normal Behu 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Edit Serif Arabic', 'Edit Serif Cyrillic', and 'Edit Serif Pro' by Atlas Font Foundry; 'Organon Serif' by G-Type; 'Quodlibet Serif' by Signature Type Foundry; and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, book covers, sturdy, traditional, authoritative, collegiate, editorial, impact, legibility, tradition, authority, display, bracketed, robust, compact, bulky, bookish.
A robust serif with heavy verticals, strong bracketed serifs, and tightly controlled counters that create a dense, dark texture. The proportions feel broad and stable, with a relatively even rhythm and moderate stroke modulation that reads as traditional rather than calligraphic. Terminals are firm and squared-off, joins are solid, and the overall drawing favors clarity and weight over delicacy, especially in the round letters and the numerals.
This font performs best in display roles where weight and presence are assets—headlines, mastheads, packaging, and book-cover titling. It can also work for short editorial elements such as pull quotes or section headers where a traditional serif voice is desired and a darker typographic color is acceptable.
The tone is confident and emphatic, with a classic, institutional feel that suggests authority and permanence. Its heavy color and sturdy serifs give it a slightly old-school, print-forward character suited to declarative messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with added impact—combining familiar book-type structures with heavier strokes and sturdy serifs to support bold, attention-getting typography without departing from classic forms.
In text settings the face produces a strong, continuous typographic color; spacing appears comfortable but visually tight due to the heavy strokes. At larger sizes it has a poster-like presence, while smaller sizes may feel dense if set with minimal leading.