Serif Normal Niriv 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, reading tone, editorial voice, classic refinement, text texture, high contrast, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, generous spacing, calligraphic stress.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines and weighty main strokes, showing a clear calligraphic stress. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving terminals a sharp but traditional finish rather than a blunt slab. Proportions feel expansive in the capitals and broadly set overall, with open counters and a steady, bookish rhythm in text. Lowercase forms read conventionally, with a moderate x-height, rounded bowls, and compact joins; the numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and descenders that add texture in running text.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, long-form articles, and book interiors where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve for display applications—chapter heads, pull quotes, and refined headlines—where its contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, conveying a refined, literary seriousness. Its contrast and crisp finishing lend a sense of formality and authority without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances traditional book typography cues with a spacious, confident set. It prioritizes a polished, authoritative reading tone and strong typographic color in paragraphs and titles.
In the samples, the dark strokes and fine hairlines create a pronounced sparkle at larger sizes, while the wide set and open apertures help keep word shapes clear. The italic is not shown; the impression is built entirely from upright roman forms.