Serif Normal Ilmij 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, formal branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, print clarity, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, elegant.
This serif typeface shows crisp, finely tapered hairlines paired with sturdier main stems, creating a pronounced contrast and a clean, polished texture. Serifs are bracketed and moderately sharp, with a traditional, book-oriented construction and controlled curves. Proportions feel balanced and conventional, with steady vertical stress and measured apertures; spacing reads even in the alphabet grid and remains calm in paragraph setting. Numerals share the same refined contrast and show-text-like detailing, maintaining consistency with the letters.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as book typography, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support formal branding and print materials—titles, pull quotes, and headings—especially at sizes that let the fine hairlines reproduce cleanly.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying refinement and authority without feeling ornate. Its high-contrast rhythm and sharp finishing strokes give it a formal, editorial voice suited to established publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes a refined, high-contrast page color and familiar letterforms for comfortable, authoritative reading. Its detailing suggests an aim to echo established publishing serifs while staying crisp and disciplined in modern layout.
Capitals present a dignified, slightly monumental presence with clean joins and tapered terminals, while lowercase forms remain restrained and readable. The italic is not shown; the sample emphasizes a steady roman suitable for continuous reading.