Serif Normal Nawi 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arise' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, book text, headlines, editorial, branding, elegant, authoritative, classic, literary, refinement, readability, formality, prestige, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, open counters, crisp joins.
This serif displays pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, finely tapered hairlines and strong vertical stems. Serifs are bracketed yet sharply finished, giving a clean, sculpted edge at stroke endings. Proportions lean broad in the capitals and overall spacing feels confident and open, with clear counters and a steady baseline rhythm. The lowercase shows a relatively tall x-height for a high-contrast serif, supporting legibility while maintaining a refined, formal texture in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to magazine layouts, book typography, and other editorial contexts where a polished, classical voice is desired. It can add authority to headlines and pull quotes, and also works for refined branding systems that need a traditional serif with a crisp, contemporary edge.
The font conveys a poised, editorial tone—formal without feeling brittle. Its high-contrast detailing and sharp finishing lend an elegant, print-forward character associated with book culture, magazines, and institutional communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif reading experience with elevated refinement—combining classic serif construction with strong contrast and sharp finishing to create an upscale editorial presence across display and text sizes.
In text, the strong vertical emphasis and thin connecting strokes create a bright, patterned “sparkle” typical of modern high-contrast serifs. Numerals and capitals appear especially stately, making headings feel assertive while the lowercase keeps reading lines orderly and composed.