Serif Normal Numu 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont and 'PS Fournier Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, posters, traditional, authoritative, formal, bookish, readability, classic tone, print feel, strong presence, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, rounded.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and softly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show broad, sturdy stems, rounded joins, and a slightly calligraphic rhythm that keeps the texture lively rather than rigid. Curves are full and generous, counters are moderately open, and terminals often finish with a subtle wedge-like flare. Overall spacing reads even and steady in text, with enough weight in the hairlines to remain coherent at display sizes.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine headlines, section titles, pull quotes, and book typography where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. Its weight and contrast also make it effective for posters and packaging that benefit from a traditional, premium tone.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly editorial feel. Its strong contrast and confident serifs suggest classic print typography—serious, dependable, and slightly old-world—without becoming ornate or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-forward serif with strong presence and readable rhythm, balancing high-contrast elegance with enough robustness for practical setting. It aims for a familiar, conventional text-serif structure while adding a confident, display-capable color.
The shapes lean toward an oldstyle sensibility: round letters feel broad and grounded, while the capitals carry a stately presence and strong vertical emphasis. Numerals appear sturdy and legible, matching the text color and contrast of the letters for consistent mixed setting.