Serif Normal Nylir 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary fiction, brand identity, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classical refinement, institutional voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, sculpted, bookish.
This serif typeface shows strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a sculpted stroke structure with pronounced thick–thin contrast. Curves are smooth and slightly tapered, with a moderate, book-oriented x-height and generous counters that keep text open. Capitals have stately proportions with sharp terminals and carefully modulated joins, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm through rounded forms and subtle calligraphic stress. Numerals are lining and similarly high-contrast, with clear bowls and firm baseline presence.
Well-suited for body text in books and long-form editorial where a classic serif texture is desired, and it also scales confidently for headlines, pull quotes, and section titling. The high-contrast detailing and traditional proportions make it a strong choice for cultural institutions, publishing, and brand systems seeking a conservative, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its crisp contrast and refined detailing feel formal and established rather than casual, lending an authoritative, timeless voice to longer passages and headlines alike.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast finish—aiming for readability in continuous text while providing enough sharpness and character to carry display use. Its consistent modulation and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on classical typographic norms and a polished editorial color.
The italic is not shown; the sample indicates consistent spacing and a stable color in paragraph settings despite the high contrast. Rounded letters (like C, O, c, e) display a polished, slightly oldstyle flavor, while sharper forms (like E, F, T, V, W) keep the texture crisp and deliberate.