Serif Normal Nirim 2 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, classical, literary, authoritative, display impact, classic readability, editorial voice, print elegance, bracketed, flared, sculpted, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation across both rounds and diagonals. Proportions run broadly with generous horizontal expansion and open counters, giving the text a spacious, stately rhythm. Curves show a slightly calligraphic stress and tapered terminals, while the serifs often flare subtly and connect with smooth, rounded bracketing rather than blunt joins. Numerals and capitals feel robust and display-capable, maintaining a consistent, polished texture in larger settings.
Best suited to editorial headlines, book-cover typography, and display settings where contrast and broad proportions can be appreciated. It can also support short passages in print-oriented layouts, particularly for pull quotes or section openers where a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and confident, leaning toward classic book typography with a slightly theatrical, old-style gravitas. Its bold contrast and wide stance add a ceremonial, institutional feel that reads as serious and authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional text-serif foundation with heightened contrast and widened proportions, producing a font that bridges readable tradition and display-level impact. Its detailing suggests an aim for refined, printed elegance with strong typographic presence.
Stroke endings frequently taper, and several letters show gently cupped or beaked forms that add character without becoming ornate. The sample text demonstrates strong headline presence, with clear word shapes and a deliberate, paced cadence that benefits from ample letterforms and prominent serifs.