Serif Normal Rylon 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, scholarly, authoritative, literary, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, print-like texture, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, diagonal stress, soft terminals.
A slanted serif with bracketed serifs and a relatively sturdy, even rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast with a calligraphic feel, expressed through curved joins, diagonal stress, and slightly tapered terminals. Proportions are traditional, with broad, open capitals and compact, energetic lowercase; counters remain clear even in heavier strokes. Numerals follow the same angled, old-style sensibility, with curved forms and strong presence that suit running text.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, editorial layouts, and long-form reading where a traditional serif color is desired with added italic liveliness. It can also serve for headlines, pull quotes, and deck text that benefits from a confident, classic tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting printed pages, book typography, and editorial polish. Its italic energy adds motion and emphasis without becoming decorative, giving it an authoritative yet approachable voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with a more animated italic voice, balancing readability with a touch of calligraphic personality for editorial and literary contexts.
The slant is consistent across cases and figures, and the serif shaping stays refined rather than blocky, helping maintain a familiar text-serif texture. Round letters carry smooth curvature, while diagonals and joins add a slightly expressive, handwritten edge.