Serif Normal Ihbih 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, literary, formal, classic, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, warm, bookish.
A classical serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly tapered terminals that give the strokes a subtly calligraphic flow. Proportions are moderate and balanced, with open counters and a steady rhythm that reads comfortably in continuous text. The capitals are stately and restrained, while the lowercase shows traditional oldstyle influences—noticeable in the two-storey forms and the gently angled stress in round letters. Curves transition smoothly into stems, and joins feel slightly rounded rather than mechanical, keeping the overall texture even and refined.
Well-suited for body copy in books and long-form editorial layouts where an even texture and familiar serif forms aid sustained reading. It also fits academic or institutional materials—reports, journals, and documentation—where a traditional tone and clear letterforms are desirable.
The font conveys a quiet, educated confidence—traditional without feeling stiff. Its warm, bookish tone suggests established institutions, print culture, and careful editorial polish, making it feel trustworthy and familiar.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, readable counters, and classic detailing aimed at producing an even, comfortable page in paragraphs while still looking appropriate at display sizes for headings and titles.
Details like the curved leg on the R, the deep, graceful tail on Q, and the sturdy, legible numerals reinforce a conventional text-serif character. Spacing appears comfortable, and the overall color on the page is even, supporting long-form readability.