Serif Normal Bukat 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hornbill' by Eko Bimantara, 'Black Strong' by Great Studio, 'Montnapha' by Jipatype, 'Ltt Recoleta' by Latinotype, and 'Bogue' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, book covers, playful, retro, friendly, sturdy, storybook, impact, warmth, vintage, approachability, display, bracketed, rounded, soft, chunky, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, rounded serif with compact internal counters and strongly bracketed terminals. Strokes are thick and consistently weighted, with soft curves and a gently bulging, “inked” silhouette that makes joins feel cushioned rather than sharp. Serifs are short and blunt with generous rounding, and many terminals swell slightly, giving the forms a carved or stamped look. Spacing reads open for the weight, while the tight apertures and small counters create a dark, cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited to headlines and short passages where a strong, friendly serif texture is desirable—such as posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, packaging, and editorial or book-cover titling. It can work for larger text blocks when a dark, rounded serif voice is intended, but the tight counters favor comfortable reading at moderate to large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a distinct retro, storybook character. Its soft corners and stout serifs suggest an inviting, slightly whimsical voice that still feels stable and confident. The bold presence leans toward display use, evoking vintage signage and cheerful editorial headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable serif voice with vintage flavor—prioritizing softness, sturdiness, and high impact over fine detail. Its rounded bracketing and compact counters seem tuned to hold shape in robust display settings while maintaining an inviting, personable feel.
Uppercase forms are broad and blocky with simplified detailing, while lowercase keeps the same rounded, weighty construction for a consistent color across mixed-case settings. Numerals match the letterforms’ softness and solidity, maintaining the same blunt, rounded serif treatment for a unified typographic palette.