Serif Normal Modet 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A conventional serif with pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline strokes, giving a crisp, sculpted texture in both display and text settings. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with sharp terminals and clean joins that keep counters open despite the contrast. Capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase shows a traditional book-face rhythm with compact bowls and firm verticals; numerals are clear and sturdy, with subtly stylized curves that match the serif treatment.
This face works well for book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it scales convincingly into magazine headlines and section titles. It can also support brand systems that want a classic, premium impression—especially in print and high-resolution digital layouts.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an editorial polish that reads as literary and established. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast strokes add a sense of formality and gravitas, making it feel suited to refined, tradition-leaning typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast drawing that can shift comfortably from reading sizes to impactful display. Its measured proportions and bracketed serifs suggest an aim for familiarity and credibility, with enough sharpness to feel contemporary in editorial use.
At larger sizes the thin horizontals and hairlines become a defining feature, creating a sparkling top-and-bottom edge on lines of text. The bold presence of the thicker stems keeps it legible in headings, while the contrast adds elegance without drifting into ornate or decorative forms.