Serif Normal Ifkin 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A traditional serif with slender proportions and clear, bracketed serifs. Strokes show a gentle, pen-like modulation, with crisp terminals and modest contrast that stays even across the alphabet. Counters are relatively open and the rhythm is steady, with slightly condensed caps and a compact lowercase that remains readable. Numerals are straightforward and old-style in feeling, with smooth curves and consistent alignment.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headings, pull quotes, and captions when a refined, traditional tone is needed without heavy emphasis.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial credibility and a quiet formality. Its restrained detailing and narrow stance read as disciplined and scholarly rather than decorative, lending a composed, literary voice to text.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable reading and a familiar, authoritative typographic voice, combining restrained contrast with crisp serif detailing for a clean, classical page color.
Uppercase forms have sharp, clean joins and subtle flare in key letters, while the lowercase balances compact widths with clear differentiation between similar shapes. The sample text shows an even color in paragraphs, with punctuation and spacing that support continuous reading without drawing attention to themselves.