Serif Normal Ihbus 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, bracketed, crisp, transitional, bookish, sharp serifs.
A crisp serif with clear thick–thin modulation and bracketed wedge-like serifs. The strokes are relatively straight and disciplined, with sharp terminals and a slightly calligraphic stress that reads as traditional rather than decorative. Proportions are balanced and text-focused, with moderate counters and a steady rhythm; capitals feel stately while lowercase forms remain compact and controlled. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, maintaining the same contrast and serif treatment for a cohesive page texture.
Well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can support academic and professional documents, as well as magazine features and essays, providing a polished tone for both body text and section headings.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—measured, trustworthy, and quietly elegant. Its contrast and sharp detailing give it a refined presence suited to serious reading contexts without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional reading serif that balances refinement with robust legibility, aiming for a familiar, authoritative typographic color that works across continuous text and display sizes.
In longer text, the design maintains an even grayscale with distinct letterforms and tidy spacing, producing a composed, print-like texture. The combination of pointed serifs and pronounced contrast adds clarity and formality, especially in headings or emphasized passages.