Serif Normal Usnon 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, classic, authoritative, literary, heritage, classic readability, editorial voice, heritage tone, display emphasis, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, vertical stress, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a robust, high-contrast serif construction with a strong vertical axis and crisp transitions from thick stems to hairline joins. Serifs are prominently bracketed, with several terminals resolving into ball and teardrop shapes that add a slightly ornamental, engraved flavor. Uppercase forms feel stately and compact with firm, stable horizontals, while the lowercase shows a more calligraphic rhythm—noticeable in the ear and bowl treatment of letters like g and a, and in the tapered finishes on f, j, and y. Numerals are substantial and old-style leaning in character, with varied widths and pronounced stroke modulation that keeps the line lively in text.
It suits editorial layouts, book and long-form text that benefits from a traditional serif voice, and display settings where its high-contrast modeling and terminal details can be appreciated. It can also support heritage-leaning branding and packaging that calls for a classic, established feel.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking book typography, formal print, and established editorial voices. The pronounced contrast and decorative terminals lend a refined, slightly historic personality—confident and dignified rather than minimalist or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional text serif model with emphatic contrast and distinctive terminal shapes, balancing readability with a more expressive, engraved-like finish. It aims to project credibility and tradition while still offering enough personality for prominent titles and pull quotes.
In running text, the color is dense and emphatic, with sharp highlights where hairlines meet heavier stems. The design’s distinctive terminal detailing is most noticeable at larger sizes, while at smaller sizes it reads as a conventional, sturdy text serif with a pronounced, classic presence.