Serif Normal Iprof 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A conventional serif with softly bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic, oldstyle construction. Strokes show subtle modulation with rounded joins and slightly tapered terminals, creating a lively texture without looking ornate. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open counters, a modest x-height, and varied character widths that give words a natural rhythm. The italic is not shown; the roman includes traditional details like a curved-tailed Q, a two-storey g, and a single-storey a.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady text color are important. It can also serve in institutional or academic materials that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy typographic tone.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a warm, humanist presence reminiscent of traditional book typography. Its slightly irregular, hand-informed stroke behavior lends an approachable, cultured character rather than a rigidly mechanical one.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a classic typographic voice. Its humanist details and restrained contrast aim to add warmth and rhythm to paragraphs while staying firmly within conventional expectations for literary and editorial work.
In the sample text, the font maintains even color and comfortable spacing at paragraph sizes, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l/1) aided by serifs and distinct terminals. Numerals appear lining and serifed, matching the text style and maintaining the same gentle modulation.