Serif Normal Ponus 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, book covers, stately, classic, dramatic, confident, display impact, classic feel, brand voice, editorial tone, ornamental flair, bracketed, wedge serifs, ball terminals, swashy, calligraphic.
This typeface is a strongly modeled serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, with sharp beaks and angled finishing strokes that create a lively, carved silhouette. Bowls and counters lean toward round, full shapes, while joins and entry strokes show subtle calligraphic inflection. Lowercase details include prominent ball terminals and sweeping descenders (notably in g and y), giving the design a distinctive, animated rhythm in text.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short passages where its high-contrast construction and expressive terminals can be appreciated. It can work well for editorial branding, book and magazine covers, invitations, and packaging that benefits from a classic, attention-forward serif presence.
The overall tone feels traditional and authoritative with a theatrical edge. Its dramatic contrast and expressive terminals suggest a voice that is confident and slightly ornate, suited to attention-getting typography while still reading as rooted in conventional serif forms.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened drama—combining traditional proportions with sharper serifs, ball terminals, and energetic curves to create a display-friendly, characterful reading experience.
Spacing and color appear dense and emphatic, producing strong word shapes at display sizes. The numerals and capitals share the same sharp, high-contrast modeling, and the rounded punctuation and dots visually echo the ball-terminal motif.