Serif Normal Ihdew 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, refined, literary, formal, editorial, readability, editorial polish, classic tone, formal presence, bracketed, hairline, crisp, elegant, bookish.
A refined serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are smooth and controlled, with delicate hairlines, tapered stroke endings, and a generally vertical stress that keeps the texture orderly. Proportions feel balanced and traditional, with generous counters and clear differentiation between round and straight forms; capitals read stately while lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm. Numerals match the same crisp contrast and restrained detailing, aligning well with the text color.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it also performs convincingly in display sizes for headlines and pull quotes. The refined detailing makes it appropriate for formal branding applications, cultural institutions, and printed materials that benefit from a polished, classical tone.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking literary and institutional typography. Its crisp contrast and clean finishing give it a composed, authoritative voice without feeling overly ornate.
The font appears designed as a conventional, high-contrast text serif aimed at delivering a timeless reading experience and a dignified presence in editorial and formal settings. Its consistent serif treatment and measured proportions suggest an emphasis on clarity, tradition, and typographic polish.
The design shows careful control of joins and terminals, producing a clean page color in paragraph settings. Serif shapes are consistent across the set, and the italic is not shown, reinforcing a straightforward, formal roman presentation.