Serif Normal Irra 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text setting, elegance, tradition, readability, publishing, bracketed, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, bookish.
A crisp oldstyle serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine, tapered serifs. Stems are steady and vertical, while joins and terminals show gentle bracketing rather than abrupt slab endings. Uppercase forms are stately with generous sidebearings and smooth, slightly calligraphic curves; the lowercase is compact with clear counters and a moderate, traditional rhythm. Numerals and punctuation match the text color, with delicate hairlines and confident main strokes that read cleanly at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs convincingly for headlines, pull quotes, and formal collateral such as invitations or identity systems that benefit from a polished, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting refinement and restraint rather than exuberance. Its sharp hairlines and balanced proportions suggest an editorial, bookish voice suited to established institutions and traditional publishing contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for comfortable reading and refined typography, balancing elegance in the details with dependable, familiar letterforms for broad editorial utility.
Round letters exhibit a subtle vertical stress, and details like the ear and terminals add just enough liveliness without breaking the conservative character. The italic is not shown; all examples presented are upright roman forms.