Serif Normal Irgu 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, magazines, academic publishing, classic, formal, literary, scholarly, readability, traditional authority, editorial versatility, literary tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, tapered strokes, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and gently tapered, calligraphic stroke endings. The letterforms show moderate stroke modulation and rounded joins that keep the texture smooth, with open bowls and counters that stay clear in running text. Proportions lean a bit generous horizontally, and the capitals read sturdy and composed with subtly flared terminals on several forms. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, with clear, traditional shapes and consistent serif treatment.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, journals, and magazines where a steady, traditional serif texture is desirable. It can also serve for headlines, pull quotes, and section titles when a classic, authoritative voice is needed without extreme contrast.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting credibility and restraint rather than trend-forward personality. It carries a slightly humanist warmth—more literary than technical—while still feeling formal enough for institutional or editorial settings.
The design appears aimed at a dependable, readable text serif that balances traditional proportions with gentle humanist detailing. Its moderated contrast and open counters suggest an emphasis on comfortable continuous reading and a composed editorial presence.
In text, the rhythm is even and calm, with distinct serifs helping word shapes lock together. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates the roman’s strong performance at large sizes, where the bracketed serifs and modulation become more evident.