Serif Normal Behy 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, sturdy, vintage, traditional, assertive, display impact, classic tone, print feel, editorial authority, bracketed, ball terminals, softened, rounded, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, sturdy serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and gently rounded corners that soften the mass. Strokes are broad with moderated contrast, and terminals often finish in subtle ball-like or teardrop shapes, giving counters a slightly sculpted, carved look. The lowercase shows compact bowls and a steady rhythm; the overall texture is dense and dark, with slightly varied character widths and a stable, upright stance. Numerals are bold and rounded, matching the letterforms’ weight and softened finishing details.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other short-to-medium display text where its bold color and bracketed serifs can carry impact. It can work well for editorial layouts, book and album covers, vintage-styled branding, and packaging that benefits from a strong, traditional serif voice.
The tone is confident and traditional, evoking vintage print and classic headline typography. Its weight and softened serif treatment feel authoritative yet approachable, suggesting editorial credibility with a touch of old-style warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading of authority and familiarity, amplified for display use with extra weight and softened, slightly ornamental terminals. It aims for a robust, print-forward texture while maintaining conventional proportions and an upright, dependable structure.
At display sizes the detailing in joins and terminals becomes more noticeable, creating an inked, press-like presence. In smaller settings the heavy color may tighten internal spaces, so generous tracking and leading can help maintain clarity.