Serif Other Idba 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, quotations, packaging, bookish, vintage, literary, formal, warm, traditional, literary tone, classic texture, humanist detail, distinctive serif, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, flared, organic.
This serif has an oldstyle, calligraphic build with noticeable stroke modulation and softly bracketed serifs. Curves are round and slightly irregular in a humanist way, with subtle swelling through stems and tapered joins that keep the rhythm lively. Uppercase proportions feel classical and steady, while the lowercase shows a slightly varied, handwritten texture—seen in the lively terminals and the distinctive, curled forms in letters like “g,” “y,” and “j.” Figures follow the same modulated, oldstyle logic with open counters and gentle contrast, giving numerals a traditional text-face presence rather than a rigid lining display feel.
It suits book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it can also serve as a characterful headline or pull-quote face. The pronounced modulation and lively terminals make it a good fit for literary branding, museum or cultural materials, and classic-leaning packaging that benefits from a handcrafted, archival feel.
The overall tone is literary and timeworn, suggesting printing traditions and editorial craft rather than sleek modern minimalism. Its soft bracketing and organic stroke endings convey warmth and a lightly nostalgic character, making it feel approachable even when set large.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional printing and humanist letterforms, balancing readability with a subtly decorative, old-world personality. It prioritizes a familiar serif structure while introducing enough organic detail in curves and terminals to feel distinctive in display settings.
In text, the face maintains a calm color while still showing small idiosyncrasies in terminals and spur shapes that add personality. The serifs are not overly sharp; they read as slightly rounded and ink-friendly, which supports a comfortable, classic page texture.