Serif Normal Nynaw 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, bookish, formal, traditional, literary, authoritative, readability, classic text, editorial tone, print tradition, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, rounded, open.
This serif typeface shows classic, bracketed serifs with a distinctly calligraphic, oldstyle construction. Strokes exhibit noticeable contrast, with sturdy verticals and finer connecting strokes, while curves are smoothly modeled and slightly softened at joins. The lowercase has open counters and a moderate rhythm, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a gently bracketed, footed “l,” and a compact, readable texture in paragraphs. Capitals are broad and stable, with rounded terminals and carefully tapered curves that keep the forms crisp without looking mechanical.
It is well suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The clear counters and controlled contrast also make it a solid choice for academic or institutional documents, as well as headings and pull quotes that need a formal, established tone without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness suited to long-form reading. It conveys a measured, authoritative voice—more literary than corporate—suggesting established print conventions and a calm, confident presence on the page.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an oldstyle foundation: comfortable for sustained reading, visually familiar, and optimized for a steady typographic rhythm. Its details aim to balance tradition and clarity, providing a dependable voice for editorial and publishing contexts.
Figures are proportional and serifed, blending naturally with the text rather than standing apart as strictly lining display numerals. The design favors smooth, slightly warm detailing over sharp, razor-like edges, helping maintain legibility and an even typographic color in continuous text.