Serif Normal Ihlog 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, text setting, professional tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, humanist, crisp.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke modulation. Curves are open and smoothly drawn, with rounded terminals and modest contrast that stays even across the alphabet. Proportions are balanced and readable, with relatively large counters, a steady rhythm in running text, and slightly tapered strokes that give the letters a composed, bookish color. Numerals and capitals share the same restrained, traditional structure, keeping the overall texture consistent.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, articles, and reports where a steady, familiar serif texture supports legibility. It also works for magazine features, academic publishing, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, polished voice.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—measured and trustworthy rather than flashy. Its traditional serif detailing and calm rhythm suggest formality and refinement, making it feel at home in established editorial and academic contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in construction, moderate in contrast, and optimized for calm, even paragraph color. Its restrained details suggest a focus on readability and editorial versatility rather than display eccentricity.
In the sample text, spacing and sidebearings appear comfortable for paragraph setting, producing an even typographic gray. The italics are not shown; the presented style reads as a straightforward roman with subtle humanist shaping in rounded letters and diagonals.