Serif Normal Ihdah 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal voice, heritage feel, bracketed, sharp serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The capitals are stately and open, with carefully tapered terminals and balanced, classical proportions. Lowercase forms show a relatively small x-height with a lively rhythm, including gently calligraphic joins and rounded bowls; the two-storey “a” and “g” reinforce a bookish, traditional texture. Numerals echo the same contrast and serif treatment, reading clearly while maintaining an elegant, slightly narrow presence.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif texture is desired, especially at comfortable reading sizes. It also performs convincingly for magazine headings, pull quotes, and formal print pieces such as programs or invitations, where contrast and crisp serifs add polish and hierarchy.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a quiet authority suited to formal and literary settings. Its high-contrast strokes and crisp finishing details communicate refinement and seriousness rather than casualness, evoking established publishing and heritage branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, publishable serif voice with elevated contrast and carefully finished serifs—prioritizing a timeless reading experience and a dignified display presence without departing from familiar, classical letterforms.
Spacing appears moderately generous in the samples, helping the strong contrast and sharp serifs avoid congestion in longer text. The italics are not shown; the upright roman carries most of the character through tapered strokes, subtle curvature, and a steady baseline rhythm.