Serif Normal Ifben 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academic, longform, classic, bookish, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, timelessness, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, open counters, crisp joins, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently tapered terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions into the serifs, giving a crisp but not brittle texture. The proportions feel slightly expanded with generous spacing and open counters, supporting clear word shapes in continuous text. Curves are round and controlled, while some forms (notably the lowercase a and g) lean toward a subtly calligraphic construction without becoming ornamental.
This style is well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and other editorial settings where sustained readability matters. It can also support academic and institutional materials, including reports and documentation, and works effectively for headings when a traditional, trustworthy voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed books and editorial typography. It reads as formal yet approachable, with a calm rhythm and a lightly mannered elegance that suggests established authority rather than novelty.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, dependable reading experience with subtle refinement: traditional serif cues, open internal spaces, and measured contrast that keep paragraphs even and legible while retaining a distinctly classic character.
Numerals follow the same serifed, old-style-influenced logic as the letters, with soft curvature and steady verticals that keep them consistent in text. Punctuation and the ampersand match the restrained detailing, maintaining a cohesive, classic texture across mixed content.