Serif Normal Gyrem 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, invitations, editorial, literary, refined, classical, elegant, text italic, classical refinement, editorial emphasis, formal tone, calligraphic elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, modulated, crisp, lively.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with strongly modulated strokes and sharply tapered terminals. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with a calligraphic, pen-driven feel in the curves and joins. Capitals are narrow and disciplined with crisp entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase shows a steady rhythm, open counters, and pronounced diagonal stress. Numerals follow the same formal italic logic, with slender horizontals and decisive hairlines that give the set a poised, sparkling texture in text.
Well suited to editorial contexts such as book interiors, magazine features, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also works effectively for refined titles, pull quotes, and formal announcements that benefit from a classic, high-contrast serif italic presence.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking classic book typography and elegant print work. Its sharp hairlines and controlled slant add a sense of sophistication and forward motion, reading as formal, editorial, and slightly dramatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a classical, calligraphic sensibility—meant to provide a graceful, authoritative italic companion for reading and for typographic emphasis. Its high contrast and crisp detailing prioritize elegance and tradition over ruggedness or utilitarian neutrality.
The design maintains a consistent italic angle across cases, with lively details in letters like g, k, and y that emphasize calligraphic construction. Spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, though the thin hairlines and pointed terminals suggest it will look best when given adequate size and clean reproduction.