Serif Normal Nilin 2 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, traditional, formal, literary, historic, readability, classic tone, editorial voice, display impact, heritage feel, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, curvy, stately.
A serif text face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and generously bracketed serifs that often flare into teardrop-like terminals. The letterforms are wide and open, with rounded bowls, smooth curves, and a steady upright stance. Strokes show a calligraphic influence in the way joins swell and taper, and spacing feels comfortable and readable rather than tight. Numerals and lowercase follow the same high-contrast, softly sculpted logic, giving the design a cohesive, classic rhythm across mixed text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and branding that benefits from a traditional, slightly expressive serif with strong contrast and presence.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, suggesting printed literature and established institutions. Its strong contrast and flowing serifs add a touch of drama and refinement, leaning more stately than casual.
Likely designed to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with heightened contrast and distinctive, flared serifs to add personality. The intention reads as balancing readability with a recognizable, old-style-inflected texture that remains confident in larger sizes.
The distinctive, slightly bulbous terminals and softly cupped serifs give the face a recognizable silhouette at display sizes, while the broad proportions keep counters clear in running text. Curves feel intentionally rounded rather than sharply chiseled, which softens the impact of the contrast and contributes to an approachable classicism.