Serif Normal Vale 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, bookish, formal, refined, literary, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, editorial voice, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and slightly wide with sharp, wedge-like finishing strokes, while the lowercase follows an oldstyle rhythm with softly angled stress and compact, well-defined counters. Ascenders are relatively tall, descenders are generous (notably in g, p, q, y), and the overall color stays even despite the strong contrast. Figures align with the text style, using elegant curves and tapered joins that maintain a consistent, traditional texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and strong contrast create a familiar, refined texture. It also works for headlines, pull quotes, and brand applications that benefit from a classic, formal serif voice.
The tone is classical and literary, with a refined, slightly calligraphic seriousness that reads as established and authoritative. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast strokes add a polished, editorial feel rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a more refined, high-contrast finish—aiming to deliver comfortable readability while projecting a timeless, cultivated character.
The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright. The sample text demonstrates strong word-shape clarity and a composed paragraph rhythm, with distinctive, expressive curves in letters like Q, J, and g that give the design personality without disrupting readability.