Serif Normal Ihdop 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gazi' by Fontuma (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literature, headlines, refined, literary, formal, classic, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, elegant display, bracketed, hairline, crisp, sculpted, balanced.
This serif features crisp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced thick–thin stroke modulation that gives the letterforms a sharp, polished finish. Capitals are stately and moderately wide with clean vertical stress, while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with open counters and clear differentiation between similar forms. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are generally tapered, and spacing reads as measured rather than tight, supporting a composed texture in continuous text. Numerals follow the same classical drawing, with slender joins and strong verticals that keep them consistent with the roman letters.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine features where a classic serif texture is desirable. It can also perform well for display typography—chapter openers, pull quotes, and refined headlines—where its contrast and crisp serifs add authority and sophistication.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, with an editorial, bookish voice. Its high-contrast construction and crisp detailing convey formality and confidence, leaning toward a cultured, literary feel rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended as a conventional, classical text serif with an elevated, editorial finish. Its proportions and controlled contrast suggest a focus on comfortable reading while retaining enough sharpness and elegance to carry premium branding or publication layouts.
The face relies on sharp hairlines and defined serifs for its character, so it presents best when reproduction is clean enough to preserve the thin strokes. In larger sizes the sculpted contrast becomes especially prominent, adding a sense of elegance without resorting to decorative quirks.