Serif Normal Urlal 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary titles, quotations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, quiet, editorial tone, space economy, classic readability, formal refinement, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, crisp, airy, high-waisted.
A slender text serif with sharp, hairline terminals and compact letterforms. Strokes show clear modulation with thin joins and delicate serifs that read as lightly bracketed and precise rather than heavy. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow rounds, small apertures, and a clean baseline presence; spacing is restrained, reinforcing an economical, column-friendly texture. Numerals and capitals maintain the same refined, attenuated build, giving the face a consistent, crisp color in continuous text.
Well-suited to editorial and publishing contexts where a refined serif texture is desired, including magazine features, book interiors with generous leading, and literary titling. It can also work for pull quotes and formal materials where a delicate, classic tone is appropriate, especially in larger sizes or well-printed settings.
The tone is polished and literary, leaning toward a traditional bookish elegance. Its thin detailing and controlled proportions create a quiet, formal voice that feels editorial and composed rather than expressive or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif voice with a more attenuated, fashionably delicate build. Its narrow proportions and fine serif treatment suggest a focus on efficient composition and an elevated editorial look while retaining familiar text-serif structures.
In the sample text, long runs remain orderly and even, with a slightly glossy, high-contrast sparkle from the fine serifs and thin strokes. The narrow construction makes punctuation and tall ascenders/descenders feel prominent, adding a subtle, stately cadence to lines.