Serif Normal Usbav 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, quotations, literary, refined, formal, classical, editorial text, classic serif, print elegance, headline contrast, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and sharp, tapered serifs that read as finely cut and slightly calligraphic. The proportions skew toward a dignified, bookish classicism: capitals are sturdy and stately while lowercase shows a moderate x-height with compact, controlled counters. Curves and joins are clean and tensioned, with bracketed transitions into serifs and a pronounced thick–thin rhythm that becomes especially evident in rounds like O, Q, and 8. Numerals and lowercase carry subtle asymmetries and stroke modulation that keep the texture lively rather than purely geometric.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine settings where a classical serif voice is desired. The strong contrast also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and title treatments that benefit from a refined, high-end feel.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking editorial authority and literary sophistication. Its contrast and crisp terminals add a touch of drama, making it feel elegant and slightly ceremonial without becoming ornate.
The font appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for reading and editorial communication, combining classic proportions with crisp hairlines to deliver an authoritative, elegant voice for text and display.
In text, the dark main strokes and fine connecting hairlines create a sparkling page color, with emphasis naturally falling on vertical stems and strong serifs. The design maintains a consistent baseline discipline and a measured cadence, with enough contrast to stand out at display sizes while still retaining a conventional text-serif structure.