Serif Normal Jala 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, publishing, branding, literary, refined, authoritative, traditional, formal, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, formal clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A classic serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and noticeably modulated stroke contrast. The letterforms show an oldstyle influence: rounded bowls, gently tapered stems, and subtly angled stress in curves, paired with sturdy horizontals and clear joins. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned with a restrained, engraved-like sharpness at terminals, while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm and clear counters. Numerals appear lining and text-friendly, matching the same contrast and serif treatment for consistent color in setting.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial typography, and magazine text where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support refined branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a traditional, authoritative serif without looking overly ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting refinement and credibility rather than novelty. Its sharp serifs and controlled contrast give it a formal, editorial voice suited to established institutions and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly legible text serif with a classic editorial flavor—balancing crisp detail and contrast with a stable reading rhythm for continuous setting.
In the sample text, the type forms a steady, moderately dense texture with clear word shapes and strong punctuation presence. Curved letters (like C, G, O, Q) emphasize the contrast and bracket transitions, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay crisp without feeling brittle.