Serif Normal Ihgis 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, academic, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, classicism, refinement, authority, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, oldstyle figures.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply finished, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a classic, bookish structure with tapered joins, sculpted curves, and slightly calligraphic terminals. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and traditional, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact, well-controlled counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures, with varied heights and distinctive curves that blend naturally with running text.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for formal materials such as programs, invitations, and institutional communications, and can serve as a tasteful display serif for headlines when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking established publishing and academic settings. Its high-contrast strokes and carefully shaped serifs communicate formality and refinement rather than informality or utility.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif that echoes traditional printing models while offering a polished, high-contrast finish. Its proportions and detailing prioritize familiar readability and a timeless, authoritative presence.
In text, the face reads cleanly with a composed cadence, and the contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests a text-oriented roman with enough character for headlines while remaining conventional and restrained.