Serif Normal Pomuy 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rouge Gorge' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, formal, vintage, impact, tradition, readable drama, editorial voice, classic display, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, sculpted, swashy.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and strongly sculpted, bracketed serifs. The letterforms lean toward round, swelling bowls and tapered joins, with frequent teardrop and ball-like terminals that add a carved, calligraphic finish. Proportions are relatively compact with sturdy verticals and controlled counters, while capitals read broad and stable. Numerals and lowercase show noticeable individuality in widths and endings, contributing to a lively, text-serif rhythm despite the substantial weight.
Best suited to headlines, magazine/editorial titling, book covers, and branded statements where a classic serif voice is desired with extra presence. It can work for short paragraphs or introductions when set with generous size and leading, and it performs especially well in high-impact typographic layouts.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, projecting authority and a slightly theatrical, old-style warmth. Its dramatic contrast and rounded terminals give it a vintage, bookish character that can also feel celebratory or ceremonial at larger sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened drama and texture: strong contrast, weighty stems, and expressive terminals that stand out in display settings while still retaining familiar text-serif structure.
Spacing and silhouettes appear optimized for display-to-short-text use: strokes are dense, serifs are assertive, and terminals are highly expressive. The design’s strong modulation and prominent details can reduce clarity when set too small or too tightly, but they add distinctive texture in headlines and pull quotes.