Serif Normal Ludim 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kresson Black' by BA Graphics, 'Ysobel' by Monotype, 'Hyperon' by ParaType, and 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, pull quotes, authoritative, traditional, formal, classic, classic display, editorial voice, print emphasis, authority, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, texty.
A bold, high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and crisp, tapered joins. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with relatively compact counters and a sturdy, vertical presence. Capitals are broad and stately with pronounced serifs and restrained curvature, while the lowercase keeps a conventional structure with a moderate x-height and rounded bowls. Numerals appear varied in width and include oldstyle forms with descenders, reinforcing a bookish, text-oriented rhythm.
Well-suited for headlines, standfirsts, and other display roles in editorial and publishing contexts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also work for book covers, posters, and pull quotes that benefit from a strong, formal typographic anchor.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, evoking established editorial typography and classic print settings. Its weight and sharp serif detailing add seriousness and authority, while the pronounced contrast keeps it polished rather than heavy-handed.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-forward serif feel with enough contrast and weight to stand out in display settings while maintaining familiar text-serif proportions and letterforms.
Serif terminals often read as beaked or wedge-cut, giving edges a slightly calligraphic, engraved flavor. The bold weight compresses interior space in letters like a/e/s, so spacing and line length will influence readability in dense passages.