Serif Normal Ipbej 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, rounded, open counters.
This serif typeface shows a traditional text-face structure with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and softly tapered terminals. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned with clear, open interiors, while the lowercase balances compact bowls with gently angled joins and a steady, readable rhythm. The serifs are not blunt; they curve into stems with smooth bracketing, giving the outlines a slightly calligraphic, bookish texture. Figures align comfortably with the text color and include both straight and curved forms that echo the softened, classical detailing.
Well suited to book interiors, essays, journals, and other longform settings where a stable rhythm and familiar serif detailing support comfortable reading. It also fits formal editorial typography for magazines, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional, composed tone.
The overall tone is timeless and cultivated, leaning toward book typography and editorial restraint rather than display exuberance. It conveys authority and tradition, with a calm, established voice suited to serious reading and reference contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text, pairing classical proportions with moderate contrast and carefully bracketed serifs to produce an even, trustworthy page color.
The italic is not shown, and the sample emphasizes consistent spacing and a cohesive text color across mixed case and numerals. Subtle asymmetries and tapered strokes keep the face from feeling overly mechanical, while maintaining a conventional, dependable presence in paragraphs.