Serif Normal Ibrig 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, essays, classic, literary, scholarly, formal, traditional, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, open counters, diagonal stress.
A classic serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a gently calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate modulation with diagonal stress, producing a smooth, bookish texture in paragraph settings. The proportions feel balanced and slightly expansive, with open counters and rounded bowls on letters like C, O, and Q. Uppercase forms are sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase includes lively curves and angled terminals (notably in a, e, and s), giving the design a subtly humanist rhythm. Numerals are oldstyle in character, blending naturally with lowercase text rather than standing rigidly on a uniform baseline.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for academic or institutional copy, pull quotes, and refined headings when a classic tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional book typography and editorial authority. It feels familiar and trustworthy, with enough warmth in the curves and serifs to avoid a cold, mechanical impression.
Likely intended as a conventional, broadly usable text serif that prioritizes readability and a time-tested literary character. The restrained modulation and familiar forms suggest a design aimed at dependable editorial performance rather than display eccentricity.
In text, spacing appears even and readable with a steady baseline and clear letter differentiation. The design’s moderate contrast and tapered details favor comfortable reading while retaining a refined, print-oriented presence.