Serif Normal Hirem 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, literary, invitations, elegant, refined, classical, text italic, classic refinement, editorial tone, calligraphic nuance, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp.
A high-contrast italic serif with fine hairlines and tapered entry/exit strokes that create a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are small and bracketed, with sharp terminals and a consistent rightward slant across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Proportions are compact, with relatively narrow letterforms and tight internal spaces; curved strokes show a pronounced diagonal stress and smooth modulation. The lowercase is flowing but controlled, with delicate joins and slender ascenders/descenders, while capitals remain formal and slightly restrained.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or pull quotes, and it can work well in book and magazine settings at comfortable reading sizes. The refined contrast and formal capitals also make it a good choice for invitations, programs, and other upscale printed materials that benefit from a traditional, polished italic.
The overall tone is refined and literary, suggesting traditional book typography and polished editorial design. Its crisp contrast and graceful slant give it a poised, upscale feel—more classic than contemporary, and more expressive than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic inflection—prioritizing elegance, traditional typographic color, and a smooth reading rhythm in continuous text.
Round letters like O/Q and the numerals show pronounced thick–thin transitions, and the italic forms maintain a consistent forward motion in text. The figures follow the same contrast and slant, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.