Serif Normal Ipkip 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, formal, literary, traditional, text reading, traditional voice, editorial utility, print-like tone, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, moderate contrast, texty.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Curves are smoothly modeled with slightly calligraphic modulation, while stems remain firm and upright. Proportions are balanced with moderately wide capitals and a compact, readable lowercase; the x-height sits in a familiar text range. Terminals tend to be softly finished rather than sharply cut, and the numerals follow lining-like proportions with clear, open counters.
Well-suited to body text in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable long-form reading. It can also serve for reports and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic voice.
The overall tone feels established and trustworthy, evoking printed literature and traditional publishing. It reads as formal without becoming ornate, lending a composed, academic voice to longer passages.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: legible, conservative in manner, and versatile across headings and continuous copy. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on durable readability and a classic page color rather than display-driven personality.
The typeface maintains consistent color in paragraph settings, with clear differentiation between similar forms (notably the open, rounded bowls and well-defined serifs). Capitals carry a stately presence for headings, while the lowercase remains understated and optimized for continuous reading.