Serif Normal Jorab 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, classic, assertive, formal, dramatic, impact, space-saving, authority, tradition, bracketed, wedge serifs, crisp, tapered, vertical stress.
This serif shows strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and pronounced stroke modulation, pairing sturdy vertical stems with sharply tapered joins and terminals. Proportions are condensed with tall capitals and compact sidebearings, creating a tight, efficient rhythm in words. The counters are relatively narrow and the curves are drawn with a slightly pinched, engraved-like tension, while diagonals (notably in V/W/Y) feel steep and crisp. Numerals and capitals read as display-leaning, with clear contrast and a consistent, disciplined silhouette across the set.
It works best for headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where a compact footprint and strong contrast help create hierarchy. The condensed rhythm can also suit packaging, book covers, and nameplates where you want a traditional serif voice with punch in limited horizontal space.
The overall tone is authoritative and editorial, with a classic, old-world seriousness that feels suited to headlines and formal messaging. Its concentrated width and sharp finishing details add a slightly dramatic, attention-forward character without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with a more forceful, space-saving stance, emphasizing contrast, sharp tapering, and confident vertical structure for display-oriented settings.
In text settings the dense spacing and strong contrast produce a dark, compact color, emphasizing verticality and structure. The italic is not shown, and the displayed cut favors impactful sizes where the tapered details and bracketed serifs remain clear.