Serif Normal Naso 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kepler' by Adobe, 'Mikaway' by Berthold, and 'Acta Deck' and 'Acta Pro Deck' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, luxury branding, elegant, formal, literary, classic, readability, prestige, classic tone, editorial voice, headline impact, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced vertical axis, sharp hairline serifs, and strong thick–thin modulation throughout. Capitals are broad and composed, with crisp terminals and refined joins; curves are clean and controlled, giving round letters a polished, slightly calligraphic feel. Lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact, well-defined counters and relatively delicate arms and crossbars, while the figures show clear contrast and traditional proportions that sit comfortably with the text.
Well suited to editorial typography where contrast and refinement are desirable, such as magazines, cultural publications, and book work, especially for display sizes and prominent pull quotes. It also fits premium brand systems and packaging that benefit from a classic, high-end tone.
The overall tone is poised and cultivated, projecting a sense of tradition and authority. Its crisp contrast and refined serifs read as premium and editorial, with a literary, bookish character that feels appropriate for formal communication.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, readable serif optimized for elegant typography, combining traditional proportions with pronounced contrast to deliver both authority in headings and refinement in longer passages.
In text, the face creates a bright, elegant texture driven by thin horizontals and sturdy verticals, with punctuation and diacritics rendered as precise, minimal marks. The wide capitals and assertive vertical strokes give headlines a stately presence without resorting to ornament.