Serif Normal Inlan 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classical, text clarity, classic tone, editorial polish, refined serif, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, crisp, balanced.
This serif presents crisp, high-contrast forms with thin hairlines and firmer main strokes, producing a clean vertical rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with a generally sharp, chiseled finish rather than slab-like terminals. Capitals feel stately and proportioned for text settings, while the lowercase shows a traditional construction with a two-storey a and g and clear, open counters. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the overall spacing reads even in continuous text, with slightly lively widths across glyphs that keep the texture from feeling mechanical.
This design is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve in magazine typography, cultured branding, and refined headings where high-contrast detail is an asset, especially at moderate to larger sizes.
The tone is formal and polished, with a distinctly editorial and bookish character. Its sharp hairlines and poised serifs convey sophistication and restraint, suitable for classic, authoritative typography rather than casual or playful messaging.
The font appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif with a classic typographic palette, emphasizing clarity and elegance through controlled contrast and carefully shaped bracketed serifs. Its proportions and calm rhythm suggest it was drawn to perform reliably in continuous reading while still offering a refined, editorial presence.
In the sample text the contrast remains apparent at larger sizes, giving a refined sparkle on the page. Numerals align stylistically with the letterforms, and the round characters (O, o, 0) are drawn with elegant modulation that reinforces the traditional text-serif feel.