Serif Normal Woriv 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif typeface shows an oldstyle-influenced structure with softly bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves are broad and smooth, with a measured, even rhythm and moderate apertures that keep counters open in running text. Capitals are stately and restrained, while the lowercase has a slightly calligraphic feel, including a two-storey a and g, a modestly angled axis, and a small, unobtrusive ear on the g. Numerals appear lining and proportional, matching the text color and maintaining consistent serif treatment across figures.
It is a strong choice for continuous reading in books, essays, and magazine articles, where its balanced contrast and bracketed serifs create an even text color. It can also serve well for academic or institutional typography, captions, and typographically conservative brand collateral that benefits from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying a calm, cultivated authority. It feels well suited to editorial settings where a familiar, literary voice is preferred over overt stylization.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif that prioritizes steady rhythm and familiar letterforms. Its softened serifs and moderate modulation aim to provide a polished, traditional appearance without drawing attention away from the content.
Stroke joins and terminals tend toward rounded, tapered behavior rather than sharp cuts, which helps the face read smoothly at text sizes. The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a steady texture with clear differentiation between similar forms such as I/l and O/0 through serifs and proportions.