Serif Normal Ilmav 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed, sharp serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, open counters.
This serif typeface shows pronounced stroke contrast with a clear diagonal stress and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with pointed apexes and fine hairlines; rounds like C, O, and Q have smooth curves and neatly tapered terminals. The lowercase has a traditional text rhythm with moderate x-height, compact bowls, and slender joins; details such as the two-storey a and g, the ear on g, and the tapered shoulders add a bookish texture. Numerals follow the same high-contrast model, mixing fine stems with fuller curves for a consistent, refined color in running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine features where a classic serif voice is desired. It also fits formal branding, invitations, and cultural or academic materials that benefit from a refined, traditional typographic presence.
Overall it reads as traditional and cultivated, with a composed, editorial tone. The sharp serifs and calligraphic modulation lend it a sense of formality and authority while staying readable and familiar.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes elegance and familiar reading patterns. Its proportions and detailing suggest a goal of delivering a classic, literary voice with strong typographic credibility in print-like settings.
Spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, and the design maintains a steady baseline rhythm despite the delicate hairlines. The ampersand is elegant and looping, matching the classical detailing of the letterforms.