Serif Normal Tarir 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classic, refined, poetic, elegance, editorial voice, classic revival, formal tone, calligraphic, hairline, crisp, bracketed, modulated.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with finely tapered hairlines and sharply defined thick-to-thin modulation. Serifs are delicate and bracketed, with entry and exit strokes that feel calligraphic rather than mechanical, giving the outlines a lively, drawn rhythm. Uppercase forms are slender and formal, while the lowercase shows fluid joins, angled terminals, and pronounced italics in letters like a, e, f, g, and y. Figures follow the same modulated logic, with graceful curves and narrow proportions that keep the overall color light on the page.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and other long-form work where an expressive italic voice is desired. It also fits invitations, formal announcements, and premium branding or packaging where a light, elegant serif can carry a sense of tradition and craft.
The overall tone is sophisticated and bookish, with a courtly, old-world elegance that reads as editorial and ceremonial. Its pronounced italics and razor-thin details give it a refined, fashion-adjacent character, suitable for work that aims to feel polished and cultured.
The design appears intended as a classic, calligraphy-informed italic for refined reading and display, prioritizing graceful movement, contrast, and a polished literary tone over blunt sturdiness. It aims to provide an elevated, formal texture that can add emphasis and sophistication in both headings and continuous text.
In text, the combination of narrow letterforms and strong contrast produces a bright, airy texture with a distinct rightward flow. The more delicate strokes and tight interior spaces suggest it will look best when given comfortable size and spacing, especially in longer passages.