Serif Normal Ihdim 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, invitations, classic, elegant, literary, formal, refined, readability, classicism, editorial polish, formal tone, timelessness, bracketed, transitional, crisp, sharp, bookish.
This serif features crisp, finely tapered serifs with clear bracketing and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Round letters show a slightly vertical stress and smooth, controlled curves, while terminals and joins stay sharp and clean. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a steady rhythm across the lowercase; the overall spacing reads even and composed without calling attention to itself. Numerals follow the same disciplined construction, with open counters and neatly finished serifs for a consistent page color.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve headings, pull quotes, and formal print materials such as programs or invitations, where its refined contrast and traditional proportions help convey seriousness and quality.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, suggesting editorial polish and quiet authority. Its high-contrast detailing and precise finishing lend an upscale, literary feel that reads as thoughtful rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif with refined contrast and crisp detailing, balancing readability with a formal, polished presence for editorial and book typography.
The design maintains a restrained, conventional texture suitable for continuous reading, while the higher contrast and crisp serifs add a touch of sophistication for display sizes as well. Curves and diagonals are handled with a consistent calligraphic logic, keeping the set cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.