Serif Normal Webe 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, airy, reading text, classic elegance, editorial polish, print refinement, hairline, delicate, crisp, bracketed, calligraphic.
This typeface is a delicate, high-contrast serif with very thin hairlines and sharper, slightly fuller verticals. Serifs are small and bracketed, giving joins a smooth, traditional transition rather than abrupt slab-like terminals. Curves are carefully drawn and fairly open, with a controlled, bookish rhythm; counters in letters like O, e, and a read cleanly, while diagonals (V, W, X) stay crisp without becoming overly heavy. The lowercase shows a restrained, classical construction with a double-storey g and modest extenders, and numerals appear oldstyle (with varying heights and descenders), reinforcing a text-oriented, traditional feel.
It suits book and long-form editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired, especially in print. It also works well for refined headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral such as invitations or cultural programs, particularly at medium to large sizes where the contrast and hairline details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is refined and formal, with a quiet sophistication that suggests editorial polish rather than display drama. Its lightness and sharp contrast convey elegance and restraint, evoking literature, heritage branding, and high-end print aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a conventional, classical reading serif with an emphasis on elegance and typographic finesse. Its high contrast, restrained terminals, and oldstyle numerals point toward traditional composition and a premium editorial or literary palette.
Because the thinnest strokes are extremely fine, the design’s character depends on clean reproduction; at smaller sizes or in low-resolution contexts those hairlines may soften or drop out, while at larger sizes the detailing looks especially crisp and graceful.