Serif Normal Irve 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, refined, literary, formal, classical text, editorial polish, formal tone, traditional authority, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A refined serif with sharp, tapered terminals and clear bracketed serifs. Strokes show pronounced modulation, moving from very thin hairlines into sturdier stems, producing a crisp, engraved-like rhythm. Proportions feel traditional and slightly condensed in the capitals, while the lowercase is compact with a modest x-height and distinctly modeled bowls. Details such as the two‑storey “a,” looped “g,” and the delicately curved tail on “Q” reinforce a classical text-face construction.
Well suited to book typography and magazine/editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works for display applications such as headlines, chapter openers, and formal invitations, especially where crisp contrast and elegant detailing can be shown at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is poised and traditional, with an editorial polish that reads as cultured and literary. Its high-contrast drawing and crisp finishing suggest formality and care, lending a sense of prestige without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, classical serif for reading and editorial composition, emphasizing traditional forms and refined contrast to project authority and sophistication in text and titling.
The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and feel well aligned with the text color, with thin joins and tapered terminals that keep figures elegant in running text. In the sample paragraph, the face holds a steady line rhythm and produces a distinctly dark–light sparkle typical of contrasty serifs.