Serif Normal Wetu 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, branding, refined, bookish, classic, airy, formal, readability, elegance, classic tone, editorial voice, hairline, delicate, bracketed, transitional, graceful.
This typeface is a delicate serif with fine hairlines and modest, bracketed serifs that taper cleanly into the stems. Curves are open and smooth with a measured contrast that stays controlled rather than dramatic, giving the forms a calm, even texture. Proportions feel traditional, with slightly narrow letterforms and generous counters; spacing appears comfortable, supporting a light overall color. Numerals and capitals maintain the same restrained, drawn-with-a-pen sensitivity, with crisp terminals and carefully shaped joins.
Well suited to editorial typography such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features where a classic serif voice is desired. Its fine detailing also fits invitations, programs, and premium branding applications, especially for headings and short blocks of text where the light color can remain crisp.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking classic print typography with a light, airy presence. It reads as formal and polished without becoming ornate, suggesting an editorial sensibility suited to curated, high-end presentation.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, timeless reading experience with a lighter-than-usual typographic color. It emphasizes clarity and elegance through controlled contrast, traditional proportions, and restrained serif detailing.
The italic is not shown; the sample indicates consistent rhythm in mixed-case text, with a notably delicate baseline presence and clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/l and O/0) through serifing and proportions. The design favors elegance over strong emphasis, so it performs best when allowed adequate size and breathing room.