Serif Normal Irri 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, branding, classic, refined, formal, readability, elegance, tradition, authority, bracketed, flared, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast stroke system with delicate hairlines and stronger main stems. Serifs are finely bracketed with a slightly flared, tapered feel, giving terminals a sharp yet controlled finish. Proportions lean moderately narrow with tall capitals and a steady, vertical stance; curves are smooth and generously drawn, especially in round letters, while joins remain clean and precise. Lowercase forms read as traditional and text-oriented, with a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a lively “g” that adds a subtle calligraphic rhythm. Numerals are slender and elegant, with clear differentiation and an overall stately cadence in running text.
Well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial typography, and magazine features where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for formal branding, invitations, and headlines that benefit from a refined, traditional tone.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and formal editorial settings. Its sharp contrast and restrained detailing create a refined, authoritative voice that feels traditional rather than trendy.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped serifs to project elegance and clarity. Its measured proportions and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on comfortable reading paired with a more polished, formal finish than purely utilitarian faces.
At display sizes the fine hairlines and pointed terminals give it a polished, engraved-like crispness, while the text sample suggests a composed rhythm suitable for extended reading when set with comfortable size and spacing. Distinctive details—such as the strong diagonal energy in “K,” the sweeping tail of “Q,” and the crisp, narrow “t”—add character without breaking the conventional text-serif impression.