Serif Normal Itve 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp hairlines, sharp terminals, ball terminals.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and sturdy vertical stems. Serifs are bracketed and relatively fine, giving a traditional, bookish silhouette without slab-like heaviness. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and slightly narrow in the round letters, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with clear counters and a conventional, readable structure. Details like the angled leg on the R, the curved tail on Q, and ball/teardrop terminals on letters such as a, f, j, and y add a lightly calligraphic finish to an otherwise restrained text face.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and identity systems that benefit from refined contrast and traditional typographic cues.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, with an understated elegance typical of editorial and literary typography. High contrast and crisp finishing impart a composed, slightly formal character that reads as established and trustworthy rather than trendy.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly readable serif with a polished, classical finish—balancing familiar text-face proportions with small, expressive terminal details to add sophistication without sacrificing clarity.
Numerals appear lining with strong contrast and open forms; the 2 and 3 have prominent curved terminals, and the 9 ends in a distinct ball-like terminal. The sample text shows solid word-shape formation and consistent color, while fine serifs and hairlines suggest the design is optimized for traditional text composition and display sizes where detail can be appreciated.