Serif Normal Ikrom 2 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, magazine display, branding, invitations, elegant, refined, literary, classic, airy, editorial polish, luxury tone, classical revival, display clarity, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, graceful.
A high-contrast serif with razor-thin hairlines and strong, tapered main strokes that create a crisp, vertical rhythm. Serifs are fine and largely bracketed, with pointed terminals and delicate finishing strokes that keep counters open and outlines clean. Proportions feel slightly expanded, with generous letterspacing potential and a calm, upright stance; curves are smooth and controlled, and the overall color stays light despite pronounced thick–thin transitions.
Well suited for magazine headlines, book covers, pull quotes, and other editorial display contexts where contrast and finesse are an asset. It can also support upscale branding, packaging, and formal printed materials, especially when set with comfortable tracking and ample leading to preserve its delicate details.
The tone reads polished and cultured, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than utilitarian text setting. Its sharp, airy detailing suggests formality and restraint, with a quietly dramatic contrast that adds a premium feel in display sizes.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast text serif: traditional structure and proportions paired with sharpened hairlines and refined terminals for a more modern, luxury-leaning voice.
Round letters maintain a consistent, vertically oriented stress, and the numerals echo the same refined contrast with slender joins and small, precise serifs. In the text sample, the thin hairlines and tight details become more pronounced, emphasizing the design’s suitability for larger sizes or high-quality reproduction.