Serif Normal Nawo 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century 751' by Bitstream, 'New Bodoni DT' by DTP Types, 'Chamberí' by Extratype, 'Escrow' by Font Bureau, 'Chronicle Deck' and 'Chronicle Display' by Hoefler & Co., '21 Cent' by Letterhead Studio-YG, 'Baskerville Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'TS Baskerville' by TypeShop Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, refinement, prestige, readability, tradition, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, crisp, traditional.
A high-contrast serif with strong thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a relatively wide footprint with open counters and a steady, upright rhythm. Terminals tend toward sharp, slightly calligraphic finishing, and curves transition into straights with clear, sculpted tension. Numerals and capitals carry a sturdy, traditional structure, while the lowercase maintains a conventional text-seriffed build with clear joins and distinct shapes.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where high contrast and refined serif detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for book covers, magazine titling, and brand identities seeking a traditional, high-end tone, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial polish that feels traditional and refined. Its sharp contrast and confident serifs give it a formal, literary voice suited to established institutions and print-centric design.
Likely intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for sophisticated reading and display settings, balancing traditional book-seriffed construction with a more dramatic stroke modulation for visual presence.
In text, the contrast creates a lively vertical sparkle, while the wide proportions help keep counters readable at larger sizes. The heavier strokes anchor the page, and the thin hairlines add a crisp, elegant edge that reads as more display-leaning than purely utilitarian.