Serif Normal Ihbiv 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, calm, text setting, editorial tone, classicism, readability, refinement, bracketed, sharp, crisp, delicate, bookish.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely tapered, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and open, with moderate, traditional proportions and a steady vertical stress that reads cleanly in continuous text. Uppercase forms are stately and well-balanced, while the lowercase shows restrained calligraphic influence in joins and terminals; the overall rhythm is even, with clear counters and careful spacing that supports long-form reading.
Well-suited to book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice and comfortable reading rhythm are needed. It can also serve in refined branding, invitations, and headline use when a traditional, polished impression is desired.
The tone is traditional and composed, projecting a literary, editorial sensibility. Its high-contrast detailing and sharp finishing give it a refined, slightly formal presence without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes readability and a classic publishing tone, combining crisp finishing with controlled proportions for dependable paragraph setting.
Numerals follow the same sharp, contrasty logic, with a mix of straight stems and elegant curves that suit text settings. Overall detailing stays consistent across the alphabet, with delicate hairlines and precise terminals that will benefit from adequate size and print or high-resolution rendering.