Serif Normal Idgel 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, long-form text, magazines, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, refined, text reading, editorial utility, traditional tone, print staples, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, moderate modulation, text-oriented, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The proportions feel balanced and text-centered, with rounded bowls and smooth joins that keep the rhythm even across lines. Uppercase forms are sturdy and reserved, while the lowercase shows a traditional structure with a two-storey a and g and a moderate, readable x-height. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varying heights and extenders that blend naturally into running text.
This font is well suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice supports long reading sessions. It also fits reports, academic or institutional materials, and other text-heavy documents that benefit from a traditional, composed tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting steadiness and familiarity rather than display flair. It reads as editorial and slightly formal, suited to contexts where tradition and credibility matter.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: conventional letterforms, moderated detailing, and an even texture prioritize comfortable readability and typographic neutrality.
Details such as the compact, footed l, the open apertures in letters like e and c, and the restrained terminals contribute to clarity without sharpening the design into a high-contrast look. In the sample text, word shapes remain consistent and calm, with an unobtrusive color that supports extended reading.