Serif Normal Ipmop 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long reading, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, bookish, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, typographic neutrality, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, readable, moderate serifs.
A conventional text serif with bracketed wedge serifs, softly cupped terminals, and moderate stroke modulation. Curves are generously rounded and the joins feel slightly calligraphic, while verticals remain steady and upright. Proportions are traditional and a bit compact in the lowercase, with a relatively small x-height and clear differentiation between rounds, stems, and serifs. Numerals and capitals share the same restrained, print-oriented rhythm, producing an even texture in paragraph settings.
This font is well suited to book interiors, essays, editorial layouts, and other text-heavy documents where an even, comfortable reading color is important. It can also serve well in academic or institutional materials that benefit from a traditional serif voice, with capitals appropriate for headings and titling in a conservative style.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a quiet formality suited to long-form reading. Its restrained detailing and familiar Renaissance-inspired shapes give it a trustworthy, editorial feel rather than a showy or decorative voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, moderate contrast, and familiar serif forms prioritize readability and a calm typographic tone for sustained use.
Counters stay open in letters like a, e, and s, helping maintain clarity at text sizes, while the serif treatment adds a subtle horizontal emphasis that supports line flow. The uppercase has a dignified, slightly monumental presence without becoming overly sharp or high-contrast.