Serif Normal Bafy 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, classic, bookish, sturdy, friendly, retro, impact, warmth, tradition, legibility, editorial tone, bracketed, ball terminals, softened, oldstyle, display.
This is a heavy, high-ink serif with compact counters, rounded joins, and strongly bracketed serifs that flare into softly sculpted terminals. Stroke endings often finish in small ball-like or teardrop terminals, and the curves are full and slightly bulbous, giving the letterforms a warm, cushioned silhouette rather than a sharp, brittle one. Proportions feel generous and steady, with broad bowls and a relatively even rhythm across the alphabet; the lowercase shows traditional, oldstyle-like shaping (notably in a, e, g, and y) with clear, weighty entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the text color closely, appearing robust and slightly rounded, suited to headline-sized setting where the interior spaces remain clear.
It suits impactful headlines and subheads, cover lines, and short editorial text where a traditional serif voice is desired with extra weight. The sturdy, friendly forms also work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a classic, print-forward character.
The tone reads classic and bookish, with a confident, slightly nostalgic warmth. Its chunky, softened detailing and pronounced serifs evoke traditional print and editorial typography, while the rounded terminals keep it approachable rather than formal or austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif structure with amplified weight and softened detailing, creating a traditional voice that remains approachable and highly visible. It prioritizes strong texture and recognizable letterforms for attention-grabbing display use while retaining an editorial, bookish sensibility.
At smaller sizes the dense texture and tight apertures could begin to close, but at medium-to-large sizes the bold shapes hold together with strong presence. The overall color is dark and even, with enough contouring in the serifs and terminals to avoid feeling purely blocky.