Serif Normal Ilnum 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fiorina' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, refined, literary, classical, formal, airy, text setting, editorial tone, classic elegance, headline support, bracketed, transitional, crisp, elegant, bookish.
This serif typeface features crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a clean, high-contrast texture. Capitals are relatively wide with steady, upright proportions and sharp apexes, while curves are smooth and neatly tensioned. The lowercase shows a traditional book-face rhythm with moderate x-height, open counters, and slender stems; terminals and joins remain controlled rather than calligraphic. Numerals and punctuation follow the same refined contrast, giving the design a bright, lightly inked page color at text sizes.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a refined serif voice is desired. The wide, high-contrast capitals also work well for magazine headlines, chapter openers, and elegant brand or packaging typography that benefits from a classic, polished presence.
The overall tone is poised and classical, with an editorial polish that reads as literary and considered. Its airy contrast and restrained detailing suggest sophistication and formality rather than warmth or casualness.
The type appears intended as a conventional text serif with a more elevated, high-contrast finish, balancing readability with a distinctly refined tone for publishing and formal communication.
The design maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, supporting a coherent typographic color. Wide capitals and open forms help keep headings legible while preserving an elegant, traditional flavor.