Serif Normal Itfy 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, headlines, brand identity, classic, editorial, formal, literary, refined, editorial reading, classic authority, refined display, bracketed serifs, tapered stems, vertical stress, crisp terminals, tight spacing.
This is a refined text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a largely vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered joins and crisp, slightly flared terminals that keep the silhouette clean. Proportions are compact overall, with relatively narrow capitals and a steady rhythm in mixed-case text; counters stay open enough for readability despite the strong contrast. The italic is not shown; the roman features include a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact bowls, and neatly controlled curves in letters like S and C.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs well for display lines and headlines that benefit from sharp contrast and a disciplined rhythm. It can support refined brand identities, especially where a classic, print-oriented tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting a composed, traditional authority. Its high-contrast modeling and crisp finishing give it a polished, slightly formal voice suited to established print conventions.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly polished serif for editorial typography, balancing compact proportions with strong contrast to achieve both elegance and clarity in continuous text and prominent headings.
In the sample text, the type maintains a strong vertical cadence and a clear hierarchy, with capitals that feel stately without becoming overly wide. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven construction, and punctuation appears crisp and well defined at text sizes.