Serif Normal Ipgag 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, long-form text, typographic neutrality, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, texty.
A conventional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and gently modulated strokes. The design shows oldstyle influence in its round forms and angled stress, with smooth joins and restrained contrast that stays readable in paragraph settings. Proportions feel balanced and moderately open, with clear counters and a steady rhythm; terminals are softly shaped rather than blunt, and curves resolve with a subtle calligraphic finish. Numerals share the same quiet modulation and traditional detailing, keeping texture consistent across mixed text and figures.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other text-forward materials where steady rhythm and familiar serif forms are desired. It can also support formal communications such as reports or academic documents, and works for headings when a traditional, understated presence is needed.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and a polished, traditional voice. It reads as dependable and cultured rather than attention-seeking, lending a composed, authoritative feel to longer passages.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a familiar, highly readable serif texture with subtle historic character—prioritizing sustained legibility, even spacing, and a calm typographic voice for extended reading.
The sample text shows an even color with good continuity between capitals and lowercase, supporting comfortable reading in continuous copy. Details like the gently bracketed serifs and softly tapered terminals help avoid harshness at larger sizes while maintaining definition.