Serif Normal Ifdel 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, calm, readability, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, traditional voice, oldstyle, bracketed, refined, balanced, crisp.
This serif typeface shows bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Capitals are proportioned with traditional Roman structure and open counters, while the lowercase features compact, readable forms with clear joins and restrained terminals. The numerals follow lining-style proportions with consistent weight and simple, legible shapes. Overall spacing appears even and conservative, supporting continuous reading without drawing attention to individual letterforms.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice is desired. It can also serve in academic or institutional documents, reports, and other text-heavy materials that benefit from a calm, dependable typographic texture.
The tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its restrained contrast and familiar proportions communicate credibility and a sense of established convention rather than experimentation.
The design appears intended as a dependable general-purpose text serif, prioritizing familiar letterforms, balanced proportions, and comfortable readability. Its details suggest a goal of fitting seamlessly into editorial and publishing contexts without stylistic distraction.
In the sample text, the face maintains clarity at larger paragraph settings, with punctuation and figures sitting comfortably alongside letters. The italic is not shown; the impression here is driven by the roman’s controlled modulation and unobtrusive detailing.