Serif Normal Ifmaf 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, literary, formal, classic, refined, scholarly, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, text setting, typographic neutrality, bracketed, crisp, bookish, restrained, transitional.
This serif design shows balanced, conventional proportions with a steady vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and fairly open, while joins and terminals stay controlled rather than calligraphic, giving the letterforms a clean, even texture in text. Capitals are stately and measured, with wide, round bowls in letters like C and O and a clear, traditional Q tail. Lowercase forms read plainly and efficiently, with a two-storey a, a compact e, and a long-tailed g that adds a subtle touch of character without disrupting the rhythm.
It is well suited to continuous reading in books, long articles, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It can also support formal print materials such as reports and programs, and works well for headings when a restrained, classical tone is preferred over display drama.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting authority and composure. It feels suited to editorial seriousness—more quiet and refined than expressive—while still maintaining a warm, readable presence for long-form settings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif: neutral enough for sustained reading, but polished in its serif shaping and overall refinement. Its character cues aim for credibility and tradition while keeping the letterforms straightforward and legible in paragraph settings.
Numerals align with the texty, old-style feel, mixing straight stems with rounded shapes and modest contrast for comfortable reading. Spacing and counters appear generous enough to keep paragraphs from looking tight, and the font maintains a consistent, traditional voice across capitals, lowercase, and figures.