Serif Normal Ninet 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, classic, literary, dramatic, authoritative, display impact, editorial tone, classic revival, strong hierarchy, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, soft serifs, round terminals.
A high-contrast serif with broad proportions and strongly modeled strokes. Thick verticals and heavy main curves are paired with hairline joins, giving counters a sculpted, slightly teardrop feel in letters like B, P, and R. Serifs are bracketed and gently flared rather than rigid, and many terminals finish with subtle, ball-like or tapered ends that add a calligraphic softness. The rhythm is sturdy and dark on the page, with a relatively tall lowercase presence and lively, varied character widths across the alphabet.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where its contrast and dark color can read as intentional and refined. It also fits editorial applications such as magazine titles, pull quotes, and book covers, especially where a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with a confident, editorial voice. Its sharp contrast and softened, oldstyle details create a sense of drama without becoming ornamental, suggesting seriousness and heritage with a touch of warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading tone with heightened contrast and strong presence for impactful editorial typography, balancing classical forms with softened, calligraphic finishing details.
In text, the heavy color produces strong emphasis and clear hierarchy, while the hairline connections add sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals appear similarly high-contrast and expressive, with distinctive curves and angled strokes that align with the type’s classical modeling.