Serif Normal Valu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, literary titles, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, editorial tone, typographic authority, classic styling, bracketed, moderate stress, sharp serifs, open counters, crisp terminals.
This serif presents a traditional, high-contrast construction with crisp, bracketed serifs and a calm, upright stance. Strokes transition cleanly from thick verticals to thin hairlines, with a slightly calligraphic modulation that reads as controlled rather than decorative. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented: capitals are stately and evenly spaced, while lowercase forms maintain open counters and clear internal shapes. Numerals follow the same sharp, high-contrast logic with slender diagonals and neatly finished terminals.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines and section titles in magazines or reports when a more formal, established tone is appropriate, and for pull quotes or drop caps where the contrast can add emphasis.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking book typography, established institutions, and editorial polish. Its restrained detailing and steady rhythm communicate seriousness and credibility without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, dependable text serif with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, prioritizing readability and typographic authority. Its measured proportions and restrained detailing suggest a focus on editorial versatility rather than display-driven personality.
In text, the thin horizontals and hairline joins add elegance and sparkle, while the firm vertical stems keep lines from looking fragile. The italic is not shown; the impression here is of a roman intended to carry paragraphs with a refined, print-like presence.