Serif Other Isbal 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, branding, posters, classic, literary, formal, warm, traditional, readability, heritage, personality, craft, bracketed, flared, oldstyle, rounded, ink-trap-like.
This serif face shows sturdy, moderately contrasted strokes with pronounced bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals. Curves are generously rounded, and many joins and inside corners open up with small wedge-like notches that give an inked, slightly calligraphic feel. Capitals are broad and steady, while the lowercase maintains a compact, readable rhythm with softly tapered stems, ball-like terminals in places, and a generally smooth, bookish texture on the line.
It suits editorial and book-oriented settings where a familiar serif texture is desired, and it can also work well for packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, crafted tone. At display sizes it becomes more decorative, making it a good candidate for headlines, pull quotes, and poster typography where its notched details can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a traditional voice that reads as confident and slightly storybook. Its softened shaping and carved-looking details add warmth and a hint of old-world charm without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to evoke a traditional serif reading experience while adding personality through softened forms, bracketed serifs, and carved/inked interior shaping. It balances conventional proportions with distinctive terminal and join treatments to stand out in both text and display contexts.
Numerals share the same rounded, oldstyle sensibility, with curved forms and distinctive terminals that keep them lively in text. The design’s consistent wedge/bracket vocabulary across letters and figures creates a cohesive, crafted impression, especially noticeable at larger sizes where the interior notches and terminal flare are clearer.