Serif Normal Jonar 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, brand marks, traditional, bookish, authoritative, academic, old-style, classic readability, editorial authority, print heritage, emphatic display, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap hints, teardrop terminals, narrow apertures.
A sturdy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly bracketed serifs. Curves are full and slightly condensed in feeling, with compact counters and relatively narrow apertures that keep text color dense. Terminals often finish in rounded or teardrop-like forms (notably in the lowercase), giving the outlines a subtly calligraphic, inked quality despite the overall upright, formal stance. The numerals are weighty and characterful, matching the letterforms with emphatic serifs and rounded joins for a cohesive, classic texture.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where a dense, classic serif texture is desirable. It can also work for book covers, posters, and branding that calls for a traditional, authoritative look, particularly when set at medium-to-large sizes.
The face projects a traditional, editorial tone—confident and slightly old-world, with a scholarly, authoritative presence. Its heavy text color and expressive terminals suggest printed heritage and lend a serious, bookish voice to headings and short passages.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional text-serif voice with added emphasis and presence, combining strong contrast and bracketed serifs with slightly calligraphic terminal shaping for a classic, print-forward feel.
In running text, the spacing and compact counters create a dark, steady rhythm that favors larger sizes or generous leading. The mix of crisp serifs and rounded terminals adds warmth without losing formality, making the design feel conventional but not sterile.