Serif Normal Lirez 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Times' by Monotype and 'Nimbus Roman No. 9 L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, magazines, branding, formal, classic, authoritative, literary, classic text, editorial voice, print emphasis, authoritative tone, bracketed, scotch-like, sharp, crisp, dramatic.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modeling, crisp joins, and strongly bracketed serifs that read as traditional rather than geometric. The capitals are broad and steady with confident vertical stress, while the lowercase shows compact, round counters and clear stroke modulation in bowls and terminals. Details like the angled leg of K/R, the sculpted tail on Q, and the compact, footed numerals reinforce a disciplined, print-oriented rhythm. Overall spacing feels even and text color is dark and consistent, supporting continuous reading at moderate sizes.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice and strong typographic color are desirable. It also performs effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and mastheads that benefit from high-contrast drama and a confident, established tone.
The tone is classic and assertive, with a distinctly editorial gravitas. Its high-contrast shaping and firm serifs communicate tradition, authority, and a slightly dramatic, literary character.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, print-classic serif voice with heightened contrast and crisp finishing, balancing readability with a more commanding presence for editorial and display use.
The letterforms favor sharp, neatly finished terminals and sturdy serifs that hold up visually in dense settings. The numerals appear lining and proportioned to sit comfortably alongside uppercase, with strong vertical emphasis and clear differentiation between forms.