Serif Normal Ipbuw 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, literature, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text readability, classical tone, editorial voice, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines and weightier verticals, showing a slightly calligraphic modulation throughout. Serifs are bracketed and relatively fine, with tapered terminals that keep the texture crisp rather than heavy. Proportions feel moderately narrow with a steady, book-like rhythm, and counters remain open despite the contrast. The lowercase shows a traditional construction with a two-storey a and g, compact bowls, and a distinct, slightly angled stress; numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and lively curves.
This typeface is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs well for magazine features, pull quotes, and classical titling where the contrast and refined serifs can be appreciated.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, formal presence suited to traditional editorial typography. Its contrast and tapered details add refinement and a subtle historic flavor without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif for text typography, emphasizing classical proportions and calligraphic contrast to deliver an authoritative, cultured voice.
Uppercase forms are dignified and stable, with clean joins and restrained flourish; the Q’s tail and the curved strokes in S and R add a touch of personality. In text, the face maintains a clear, even color while the hairlines and serifs remain prominent enough to signal elegance at larger sizes.