Serif Normal Ipbol 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Serif N' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form reading, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, traditional, authoritative, readability, traditional text, editorial tone, print continuity, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic stress, bookish, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently flared terminals. Strokes show moderate modulation with a subtle diagonal stress, giving round letters a softly calligraphic rhythm rather than a rigid, geometric feel. Proportions are steady and text-oriented, with open counters and smooth joins; curves are full without becoming bulbous, and verticals remain calm and upright. The lowercase features a two-storey a and g, a compact e with a small eye, and a t with a short crossbar, while the figures appear oldstyle with varying heights and a descending 3/5/9.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a traditional voice are desired. It should also work effectively for formal communications, reports, and other print-forward typography that benefits from a classic serif texture.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking traditional print typography and editorial restraint. It feels formal without being ornate, projecting credibility and a slightly literary, academic character.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes legibility and an established typographic tone. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest a focus on comfortable reading and conventional editorial styling.
Capitals are broad and composed, with a clear hierarchy over the lowercase; the Q has a restrained tail and the R leg is gently splayed, reinforcing a conventional text serif voice. Spacing in the sample paragraph reads even and comfortable, supporting continuous reading at text sizes.