Serif Normal Idbak 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, bookish, readability, tradition, timelessness, publishing, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flared, organic.
This serif shows softly bracketed serifs, gently flared stroke endings, and moderate, smooth contrast that reads as neither sharp Didone nor heavy slab. Curves are broad and open with slightly cupped terminals, and the overall drawing has an oldstyle, calligraphic undertone rather than rigid geometry. Proportions feel spacious, with generous capitals and a relatively open lowercase; the numerals and round forms (O, Q, 0) are wide and calm, contributing to an easy rhythm in text. Overall spacing appears comfortable, giving the face a measured, traditional color on the page.
It is well-suited to book typography and other long-form reading contexts where a traditional serif voice and steady texture are important. It also fits editorial layouts, essays, and academic materials that benefit from a conservative, established feel in headings and text alike.
The tone is classic and literary, with a quiet formality suited to traditional publishing. Its soft, humanist detailing adds warmth and familiarity, avoiding both stark modernity and overt ornament.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif with a gently humanist flavor—aiming for comfortable reading, restrained elegance, and a familiar publishing aesthetic rather than showy display effects.
Distinctive details include a gently swashed Q tail and subtly tapered joins that keep the serifing from feeling mechanical. The lowercase shows clear differentiation between similar forms, and the figures appear designed to harmonize with text rather than stand apart as display numerals.