Serif Normal Ildap 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, elegance, tradition, authority, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic, crisp, dignified.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, crisp hairlines, and bracketed wedge-like serifs. Capitals are stately and fairly narrow in stance, with strong vertical stress and tapered strokes that sharpen into fine terminals. The lowercase shows compact proportions with a two-storey a and g, narrow bowls, and a relatively small, sharply defined ear and finial treatment that keeps the texture clean and precise. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and narrow rhythm, producing an even, traditional page color at text sizes while remaining elegant at display sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and journals, as well as editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works for formal branding, invitations, and pull quotes or headlines when a refined, classic tone is needed.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking book typography and traditional editorial design. Its sharp detailing and controlled contrast convey refinement and authority rather than casualness, giving text a composed, literary voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with elegance. Its narrow rhythm and crisp finishing suggest an aim toward sophisticated editorial typography and classic, print-forward aesthetics.
Spacing and rhythm read as disciplined and slightly tight, emphasizing verticality and a crisp, engraved feel in the counters and joins. The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a consistent upright texture with clear differentiation between similar forms (such as I/l/1) through serifs and proportions.