Serif Normal Ligor 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carat' by Hoftype, 'Nocturne Serif' by Machalski, and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book text, branding, packaging, authoritative, classic, formal, institutional, credibility, readability, tradition, impact, editorial voice, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, compact apertures, high readability.
A robust text serif with strongly bracketed wedge serifs and a solid, weighty color. Strokes are confidently modeled with moderate contrast and rounded joins, giving counters a calm, traditional rhythm. Capitals are broad and steady, while the lowercase shows compact apertures, pronounced serifs, and occasional ball-like terminals (notably in forms like the double-storey “g”). Numerals are similarly sturdy and old-style in feel, with angled stress and clear, serifed endings that match the letterforms.
It performs well for editorial typography—headlines, subheads, and pull quotes—where a strong serif texture adds emphasis. The sturdy construction also suits book or long-form text at comfortable sizes, and it can anchor branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, established tone.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, with a bookish, institutional presence. Its heavy, deliberate shapes convey seriousness and credibility, suitable for contexts where a classic voice is desired rather than a delicate or modern one.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with extra visual authority, prioritizing a stable rhythm, familiar proportions, and durable shapes that remain clear in continuous reading while also scaling effectively for prominent display use.
The face maintains a consistent vertical stance with firm horizontal terminals and crisp serif points that stay sharp even at display sizes. Spacing appears generous enough to keep dense passages legible, while the strong weight produces a dark, editorial texture across lines.