Serif Normal Kirij 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, formal, literary, refined, classic, classical text, editorial polish, formal tone, typographic tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, oldstyle figures.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered, bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in feel, with crisp joins and controlled curves; the Q features a distinctive sweeping tail. The lowercase shows a relatively small x-height with long ascenders and descenders, and a traditional two-storey g and open, gently modulated counters. Numerals appear oldstyle with varied heights and flowing shapes, reinforcing an established, bookish texture.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine features where a traditional serif color is desired. It also works effectively for display typography—chapter openings, pull quotes, and formal invitations—where the high-contrast details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, projecting seriousness and tradition rather than novelty. Its high-contrast rhythm and small x-height lend an elegant, literary voice suited to premium, text-forward settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances classical proportions with crisp, contemporary refinement. Its compact lowercase and calligraphic modulation aim to deliver a traditional page texture while maintaining strong elegance in headings.
In larger sizes the sharp terminals and fine hairlines read as particularly crisp, giving headings a polished, editorial snap. The varied numeral heights and lively curves add a subtle, humanist warmth to what is otherwise a composed, formal structure.