Serif Normal Irge 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, magazines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, elegant, authoritative, text reading, classic revival, editorial tone, formal voice, bracketed serifs, sharp serifs, vertical stress, crisp, refined.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical stress. Strokes transition from hairline thins to sturdy stems, with sharp terminals and clean joins that keep the outlines feeling precise. Capitals are proportioned with classical restraint and a slightly calligraphic modulation, while the lowercase maintains a steady text rhythm with compact apertures and clearly differentiated forms. Numerals align with the same contrast and serif treatment, reading as traditional and bookish rather than geometric.
Well-suited for book interiors, long-form editorial, and literary or academic typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for formal announcements and invitations, and for magazine-style typography where contrast and refinement help establish hierarchy.
The overall tone is classical and composed, evoking traditional publishing and editorial typography. Its sharp detailing and strong contrast give it a sense of formality and authority, while the controlled curves and serif shaping add refinement appropriate for high-end, traditional settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, tradition-minded text serif that prioritizes clarity and a familiar literary texture, while using higher contrast and crisp serifs to add elegance and typographic presence.
In continuous text, the type shows a strong light–dark pattern from the contrast and pronounced serifs, creating a crisp page color. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright, and the design’s character comes primarily from its modulation, serif shapes, and traditional proportions.