Serif Normal Ibgap 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, mastheads, posters, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, space-saving, editorial voice, classic serif, strong presence, bracketed, condensed, high-waisted, stately, sharp.
This serif has a condensed, vertical build with strong, bracketed serifs and a steady, columnar rhythm. Strokes are robust with clear thick–thin modulation that reads cleanly at display sizes, while counters stay relatively tight, reinforcing the compact color. Terminals tend toward crisp, slightly tapered finishes, and many forms feel tall and high-waisted, with emphasis on vertical stems and narrow bowls. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with compact apertures, and the numerals follow the same upright, tightly set silhouette for consistent texture.
This font is well suited to headlines and subheads where a compact width helps fit longer titles into tight spaces. It also works for editorial layouts, book covers, and mastheads that benefit from a traditional serif voice with strong presence. For posters and print pieces, it can deliver a dense, authoritative typographic color, especially in all-caps settings.
The overall tone is classical and authoritative, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its narrow proportions and emphatic serifs lend a serious, editorial voice that feels traditional rather than playful. The style suggests formality and restraint, with a slightly dramatic, old-world presence in larger settings.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif texture in a space-saving, condensed form while retaining classic detailing such as bracketed serifs and moderated contrast. It aims for a traditional, print-oriented voice that can move from strong display use into supporting editorial typography without adopting slab or modernist extremes.
In running text, the condensed width produces dense lines and a strong typographic color, while the bracketed serifs help maintain a continuous baseline. The design’s vertical emphasis makes it particularly impactful in caps, where the narrow silhouettes and firm serifs create a poster-like rhythm without departing from conventional serif forms.