Serif Normal Irma 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, body text, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial voice, typographic refinement, literary tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, warm, bookish.
A classic serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and a steady, upright stance. The serifs are bracketed and gently cupped, with tapered terminals that suggest a calligraphic influence rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are proportioned for text and display with clear modulation and crisp joins, while lowercase forms show smooth curves, compact apertures, and a balanced, moderate x-height. Numerals include oldstyle figures with varying heights and flowing shapes, reinforcing a traditional reading texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headlines and pull quotes that benefit from high-contrast elegance, and for formal communications that need a traditional, trustworthy voice. Oldstyle numerals make it especially comfortable in text-heavy settings with frequent numeric references.
The overall tone is bookish and cultivated, evoking traditional printing and editorial typography. Its sharp contrast and measured rhythm communicate formality and authority without feeling overly ornate. The presence of oldstyle figures adds a scholarly, literary flavor suited to established, heritage-leaning design contexts.
Designed to deliver a conventional, time-tested serif voice with high-contrast refinement and a comfortable reading rhythm. The bracketed serifs and calligraphic modulation suggest an intent to balance clarity with classical elegance, aiming for dependable performance in editorial typography.
The italic is not shown, but the roman exhibits consistent stroke modulation and careful serif shaping that keeps text color even across lines. Round letters like C, O, and Q feel open and smooth, while joins in letters such as n, m, and h remain crisp, supporting legibility at text sizes. The typeface’s variable character widths are evident in the mix of narrow and broad forms, giving it a natural, traditional cadence.