Serif Normal Illog 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, branding, invitations, formal, literary, refined, traditional, text reading, classical tone, editorial clarity, typographic elegance, literary voice, bracketed, hairline serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, open counters.
This serif shows crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, with tapered joins and fine hairlines that stay clean in larger sizes. Proportions feel generous and slightly expanded, giving capitals ample presence and a calm horizontal rhythm. Lowercase forms are open and readable, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g” with a distinct ear, and a gently angled “e” crossbar; terminals are mostly sharp and lightly flared rather than blunt. Numerals appear oldstyle, with noticeable ascenders/descenders and elegant curves that match the text color of the lowercase.
It will perform well in long-form reading contexts such as books and magazines, where its open counters and classical structure support legibility. The refined contrast also suits editorial headlines, cultural branding, and formal printed materials like programs or invitations, especially when set at comfortable text-to-display sizes.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, leaning toward bookish and editorial rather than decorative. Its contrast and fine detailing convey refinement and a sense of tradition, suitable for settings where a composed, authoritative voice is desired.
The design appears intended as a conventional, literature-friendly text serif with a slightly expansive stance and elegant contrast, aiming to balance readability with a polished, traditional character. The oldstyle numerals and calligraphic modulation reinforce a book and editorial orientation.
The sample text shows smooth spacing and a steady baseline, with clear differentiation in similar shapes (e.g., I/l and O/0) aided by serifs and oldstyle figure structure. Curved letters like C, G, and S emphasize graceful modulation, while diagonals in V/W/X remain sharp and controlled.