Serif Normal Befu 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, retro, playful, assertive, sporty, friendly, impact, nostalgia, personality, headline emphasis, brand voice, bracketed, swashy, rounded, bouncy, display.
A heavy, right-slanted serif with rounded, bracketed terminals and a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Strokes are compact and weighty with noticeable contrast, while counters stay relatively open to preserve legibility at larger sizes. Serifs are short and curving rather than sharp, and many letters show soft spur-like details that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. The lowercase has a bouncy texture with single-storey forms (notably a and g), and the numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the font’s overall muscular, italicized stance.
Best used for headlines, short passages, and prominent callouts where its weight and slant can work as an expressive asset. It suits posters, cover titling, packaging, and bold editorial display, and can also support sporty or retro-leaning brand systems when a friendly but forceful voice is desired.
The tone is energetic and extroverted, mixing vintage editorial flavor with a jovial, almost comic bounce. Its bold presence and curved detailing feel confident and attention-seeking, suited to messaging that wants to sound upbeat, hearty, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with amplified weight, italic dynamism, and softened terminals for personality. It prioritizes impact and recognizability over neutrality, aiming to stand out in display contexts while retaining familiar serif letter structures.
In text settings the strong slant and tight internal spacing create a dark, cohesive color, making the face feel more at home as a display serif than as a long-form text workhorse. The combination of broad curves, soft serifs, and punchy contrast gives headlines a distinctive, branded texture.