Serif Normal Ihlen 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print elegance, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, bookish, timeless.
This is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a strongly vertical, upright stance. Stems are robust with pronounced thick–thin modulation, and joins show smooth, calligraphic transitions rather than mechanical terminals. Counters are relatively open and round, with a slightly condensed feeling in some capitals balanced by generous curves in round letters. The lowercase has a traditional, text-oriented construction with clear serifs on ascenders and a two-storey a; the overall rhythm reads even and steady in paragraph settings.
It performs well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and crisp detailing also make it effective for display uses such as section heads, pull quotes, and formal print pieces like invitations or programs, especially at moderate to larger sizes.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone associated with traditional book typography and editorial authority. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast give it a formal, established voice suited to serious or heritage-oriented messaging rather than casual or playful applications.
The design appears intended as a conventional, dependable text serif that balances readability with a polished, classical appearance. Its contrast, bracketed serifs, and restrained proportions suggest a goal of producing an authoritative, print-forward typeface for editorial and book-centered typography.
In the samples, capitals present clean, dignified proportions and the numerals follow lining-style figures with clear, old-style serif detailing. The texture in running text is dark and confident, with distinct word shapes and a refined finish at larger sizes.