Serif Other Ipve 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, packaging, editorial, refined, literary, dramatic, classic, editorial tone, premium feel, classic reference, expressive display, bracketed, sharp serifs, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and sharply tapered terminals. The stroke modulation is pronounced, with thin hairlines and sturdier stems creating a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly sculpted, while joins and beaks feel pointed and deliberate, giving capitals a stately presence and lowercase a polished, bookish texture. Overall proportions read as traditional with some idiosyncratic detailing, producing a distinctive, display-leaning color in text.
This face performs best where its contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated—headlines, magazine layouts, book covers, and pull quotes. It can also add a premium, classical flavor to branding and packaging, particularly when set with ample size and whitespace.
The font conveys an editorial, cultured tone with a touch of drama. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast suggest sophistication and tradition, while the slightly unconventional detailing adds personality that feels suited to curated, design-forward settings.
The design appears intended to evoke classic, print-oriented serif traditions while injecting a more decorative, characterful edge through sharper terminals and pronounced modulation. It aims to balance refinement with personality, making it suitable for expressive editorial typography.
Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, helping the sharp features remain legible at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals carry especially strong contrast and prominent serifs, which can become a defining stylistic element in headings and pull quotes.