Serif Normal Irno 2 is a light, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, academic, classic, bookish, refined, scholarly, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, print clarity, bracketed, delicate, calligraphic, airy, crisp.
This serif design shows crisp, finely bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a clean, bright texture on the page. The letterforms are relatively open and generously proportioned, with wide capitals and comfortable spacing that supports an even reading rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are tidy, and joins remain sharp, giving the face a polished, print-oriented look. Numerals follow the same formal construction, with clear contrast and stable, upright structure.
Well suited to books, essays, and other long-form editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve comfortably in magazine layouts, institutional communications, and formal print materials that benefit from a traditional, well-mannered tone.
The overall tone is literary and composed, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its high-contrast elegance reads as refined rather than ornamental, lending a quietly authoritative, academic feel.
The design appears intended as a conventional, legible text serif that balances elegance with readability. Its proportions and contrast suggest a focus on producing a refined page texture for continuous reading while retaining a dignified, traditional character for headings and display lines.
The italic is not shown; the visible set emphasizes roman forms with consistent contrast and a restrained, conventional serif vocabulary. In text, the face maintains clarity through open counters and well-defined serifs, creating a familiar, classic page color.