Serif Normal Bana 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, mastheads, authoritative, traditional, stately, confident, display impact, editorial tone, classic authority, readable weight, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, soft contrast, rounded joins.
A very heavy serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and smooth, rounded transitions into the stems. The design shows strong thick–thin modulation, but with softened curves and generous counters that keep the letters open at display sizes. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase combines compact bowls with pronounced ear and terminal details (notably in a, g, and r), giving a slightly oldstyle, bookish rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and prominent curves, matching the typeface’s flowing modulation and substantial weight.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium editorial settings where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired—magazine features, newspaper-style titles, book covers, and prominent pull quotes. It also works well for mastheads and branding that benefits from a classic, weighty presence.
The overall tone feels classic and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial, newspaper-like gravitas. The heavy color and sculpted serifing add a formal, established voice, while the rounded joins and ball-like terminals keep it from feeling overly sharp or severe.
Likely intended as a display-forward text serif that delivers a bold, conventional reading voice with extra personality in terminals and oldstyle numerals. The design balances high-impact color with open internal spaces to remain legible in larger text blocks and standout titles.
The texture in paragraphs is dark and emphatic, with clear vertical stress and noticeable calligraphic influence in curved letters. Large punctuation and sturdy caps support headline use, while the distinctive lowercase details add character that can become a defining brand cue when set big.