Serif Normal Bahe 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, classic, authoritative, dramatic, formal, impact, tradition, editorial voice, distinctive terminals, bracketed, ball terminals, vertical stress, crisp, stately.
A very heavy serif with strong vertical emphasis and sharply tapered hairlines that create a pronounced light–dark rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and compact, with rounded, ball-like terminals appearing on several letters, lending a slightly ornamental finish within an otherwise conventional text-serif structure. Counters are relatively tight in places due to the weight, while joins and curves stay clean and controlled, producing a solid, poster-ready texture. The overall rhythm is steady and upright, with sturdy stems and carefully clipped horizontals that keep the forms crisp at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its contrast and dark color can do the work—magazine/editorial titling, posters, book covers, and assertive branding. It can also serve for emphasized pull quotes or section heads where a classic serif voice is desired.
The font projects a traditional, editorial tone with a confident, authoritative presence. Its strong contrast and weight add drama and gravitas, while the rounded terminals soften the voice just enough to feel crafted rather than purely severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation tuned for high-impact display use, combining traditional proportions with an extra-bold, high-contrast cut. Decorative ball terminals add distinctiveness without departing from familiar, readable letterforms.
In the sample text, the dense strokes and tight internal spaces create a dark typographic color, making spacing and line breaks feel impactful and headline-like. Numerals match the overall heft and contrast, reading as sturdy and attention-grabbing alongside the uppercase.