Serif Normal Ipbov 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, magazines, longform, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text workhorse, classic revival, editorial clarity, print readability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, soft terminals, open counters, calligraphic stress.
A conventional serif with moderate stroke modulation and bracketed, slightly flared serifs. The letterforms show gently rounded transitions and a steady, bookish rhythm, with open counters and comfortable spacing that keeps paragraphs even. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and stately, while the lowercase has smooth joins and subtly tapered terminals that read cleanly in continuous text. Numerals include oldstyle figures with varying heights and a softly curving, traditional construction.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice supports sustained legibility. It also works for academic or institutional materials that benefit from a restrained, traditional typographic presence.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking classic book typography and established editorial design. Its calm modulation and familiar shapes communicate seriousness and trust without feeling overly sharp or ornamental.
The design appears intended as a reliable, classic text serif that prioritizes an even reading color, familiar proportions, and a time-tested editorial feel rather than display-driven novelty.
The ampersand is compact and conventional, and punctuation such as the apostrophe reads as a wedge-like mark that matches the serifed language. The uppercase Q features a distinct tail, and round letters (C, O, G) show a gentle, calligraphic stress rather than geometric symmetry.