Serif Normal Limes 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, magazines, headlines, editorial design, branding, classic, editorial, formal, refined, literary, elegance, authority, print clarity, premium tone, bracketed, wedge serifs, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
This serif typeface shows strong stroke modulation with hairline-thin joins and crisp, weighty verticals, producing a distinctly sculpted, high-contrast texture. Serifs are finely bracketed with wedge-like terminals, and many curves finish with sharp, tapered points that add bite to the silhouettes. Capitals feel stately and open, with rounded forms like O and Q drawn as smooth ovals and a controlled, slightly narrow rhythm. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with elegant, compact bowls and a single-storey g that has a prominent ear; numerals follow the same high-contrast model with delicate spurs and pronounced thick–thin transitions.
It is well-suited to book and magazine typography, especially for headlines, pull quotes, and section openers where contrast and elegance can be appreciated. It can also serve branding and packaging that wants a classic, premium voice, and it remains readable for short-to-medium passages where printing and rendering preserve the thin strokes.
Overall, the tone is polished and traditional, with a confident, editorial presence. The sharp terminals and dramatic contrast lend a fashionable, print-forward character that reads as upscale and deliberate rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast—aiming for a classic, authoritative reading voice while adding a sharper, more fashionable edge through tapered terminals and crisp detailing.
In text, the strong vertical emphasis creates a steady baseline rhythm, while the fine hairlines and pointed terminals add sparkle at larger sizes. The italics are not shown; the displayed style maintains a consistent upright, engraved-like crispness across letters and figures.