Serif Normal Pyrab 2 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, vintage, impact, tradition, headline emphasis, print classic, authority, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, teardrop apertures, ball terminals, small counters.
A heavy, high-contrast serif with compact proportions and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes move from thick verticals to fine hairlines, producing a sculpted, engraved feel, while curves show tight, controlled transitions. The letters are relatively narrow with dense internal counters, and many forms feature pointed or teardrop-like apertures and occasional ball terminals that add bite and texture. Lowercase shapes are sturdy and compact, with a firm rhythm and a strong baseline presence; numerals share the same weighty, contrasted construction.
Best suited for headlines, book and magazine titles, pull quotes, and branding where a bold, classic serif can carry the page. It can also work for short blocks of copy in larger sizes, especially in print-oriented layouts that can accommodate its dense color and sharp detailing.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, leaning toward classic print and headline typography rather than casual reading. Its sharp details and dramatic contrast feel editorial and slightly vintage, conveying seriousness and authority. The dense, black color gives it a commanding, poster-like voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened drama: strong thick–thin contrast, crisp serifs, and compact spacing that create an emphatic, print-classic look. Its details suggest a focus on impact and character for display typography while retaining a conventional serif structure.
In the sample text, the tight counters and fine hairlines create a rich texture at large sizes, while small sizes may require generous spacing to keep interior shapes from closing up. Round letters (like O/Q) read as strongly oval and weighty, and several lowercase forms show distinctive, stylized joins and terminals that make the design feel more display-oriented than purely utilitarian.