Serif Normal Ihdul 2 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arise' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, literary titles, classic, formal, literary, refined, text elegance, editorial voice, classic utility, refined contrast, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
A crisp serif with pronounced contrast and sharply tapered, bracketed serifs. Stems are slender with clear thick–thin transitions, and curves are smooth and controlled, giving the design a clean, sculpted texture in text. Proportions lean generously wide with open counters and a steady, upright rhythm, while details like the angled terminals on letters such as C/S and the pointed joins in W/V add precision and bite.
This style is well-suited to long-form reading in books and journals, where its crisp contrast and open counters can create a lively page color. It also performs well for magazine typography, section heads, and literary or cultural headlines where a classic, refined serif is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and cultivated, with an academic, bookish presence. Its high-contrast sparkle and sharp finishing strokes give it a refined, authoritative voice suited to formal settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances classical proportions with sharp, modern-looking finishing details. Its wide stance and clean modulation suggest an emphasis on elegant readability and an editorial, print-centric voice.
The italics are not shown; all samples appear roman. Numerals and capitals share the same crisp contrast, and the lining figures look elegant rather than utilitarian, reinforcing a polished, print-forward character.