Serif Normal Modow 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Passenger Display' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Basilia' by Linotype, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, posters, classic, formal, literary, luxury, elegance, authority, editorial tone, classic revival, display clarity, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, refined, calligraphic.
This serif has sharply tapered hairlines paired with strong vertical stems, producing a crisp, sculpted rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and neatly finished, with pointed terminals and a slightly calligraphic feel in the joins and curves. Uppercase forms are stately and open, with generous counters and clear contrast in letters like C, G, and S, while the lowercase keeps a traditional book face structure with a two-storey a and g and compact, sturdy bowls. Numerals match the text color well and show old-style influence in their varied widths and curved detailing.
It performs best in headlines and larger typographic settings where its thin hairlines and sculpted serifs can read clearly. It also suits editorial applications such as magazine titles, book covers, pull quotes, and refined packaging or identity work that benefits from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting authority and refinement. Its sharp contrast and elegant finishing give it a high-end, literary voice that feels at home in traditional print culture and polished brand settings.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional, high-contrast serif look with an elegant, authoritative presence, combining bookish proportions with display-ready sharpness and refined detailing.
The design balances strong, dark main strokes with very fine connecting strokes, so details become most distinctive at display sizes. Curves are smooth and controlled, and diagonals in V, W, X, and Y feel clean and deliberate, reinforcing a formal, composed texture.