Serif Normal Maha 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brenta' by Ludwig Type, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Pobla' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, scholarly, formal, impact, authority, classic tone, editorial voice, readability, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, sturdy, crisp.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that flare into wedge-like terminals. The design shows a traditional, slightly oldstyle skeleton: rounded forms with gently tapered joins, angled stress in bowls, and a strong baseline presence. Uppercase letters are broad and steady, while lowercase features compact counters and distinct calligraphic shaping—especially visible in the a, g, e, and s. Numerals are weighty and high-contrast, with clear, open forms and confident, slightly sculpted curves.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium text where a strong, classic serif voice is desired, such as editorial titles, book and magazine covers, posters, and brand wordmarks. The dense color and high contrast help it hold its own at larger sizes and in high-impact typographic layouts.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking bookish, institutional credibility. Its dark color and crisp contrast give it a confident, editorial voice suited to serious, established contexts rather than playful or minimalist styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif structure in a heavier, more assertive expression, maintaining traditional proportions and serif detailing while emphasizing strong contrast and a dark, authoritative presence for display-forward use.
In continuous text the face reads as deliberately bold and compact, producing a dense typographic color. The serif treatment is consistent across the set, with strong verticals, sharp inner corners, and carefully tapered terminals that keep the heavy weight from feeling blunt.