Serif Normal Nulu 2 is a bold, 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, '21 Cent' by Letterhead Studio-YG, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, authority, print-like, headline impact, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, crisp, sturdy.
This is a robust serif with bracketed serifs, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and a steady upright stance. The letterforms are relatively broad with generous counters, giving the design a confident, open rhythm at text and display sizes. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic in feel, while joins and terminals stay crisp and controlled. Numerals and capitals carry substantial weight and clear structure, supporting strong headline presence without becoming slab-like.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazine headlines, feature decks, and pull quotes, where its width and contrast can provide strong typographic color. It also fits book covers and formal promotional materials that benefit from a traditional serif with substantial presence. In larger sizes it reads clean and commanding, making it effective for posters and title treatments.
The overall tone reads traditional and editorial, with a confident, institutional voice. It feels bookish and established—suited to settings where clarity and authority matter more than novelty. The bold presence adds emphasis and gravitas while keeping a familiar, classic serif character.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with elevated contrast and added heft for emphasis. Its proportions and detailing suggest a goal of delivering a classic print-like texture while remaining forceful enough for display use.
Stroke contrast is especially evident in curved letters and in the stress of rounded forms, which helps create sparkle in longer passages. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes, and the figures appear designed to blend naturally with text rather than acting as purely display numerals.