Serif Normal Bafa 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, friendly, festive, storybook, rustic, display impact, vintage charm, warmth, personality, bracketed, ball terminals, bulbous, softened, tapered.
A very heavy serif with rounded, swelling strokes and crisp, tapered joins that create a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Serifs are short and strongly bracketed, often flaring into soft, bulb-like terminals rather than sharp wedges. Counters are compact and rounded, while shoulders and bowls feel inflated, giving the letters a sturdy, poster-like presence. The overall color is dense, but the stroke endings and inner curves introduce noticeable sparkle and bounce across words.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and logo/branding work where a bold, characterful serif is needed. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes or book-cover copy, especially with ample spacing and size to preserve counter clarity.
The tone feels nostalgic and approachable, with a playful old-time flavor reminiscent of hand-cut lettering and classic display printing. Its soft terminals and chunky silhouettes read as warm and inviting rather than formal. The slight quirkiness in curves and terminals adds personality suited to expressive, character-led typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an impactful, vintage-leaning display voice with friendly warmth. By combining dense strokes with softened terminals and bracketed serifs, it aims to feel both sturdy and approachable while maintaining enough contrast to stay lively in large typography.
The numerals follow the same bulbous, bracketed treatment and read best at medium-to-large sizes where the interior shapes don’t close up. In text settings the strong weight produces a compact texture, so generous tracking and leading can help maintain clarity.