Serif Normal Ihnog 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, classic reading, editorial tone, space economy, formal voice, bracketed, hairline serifs, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, crisp.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. The design shows a vertical, steady posture with narrow overall proportions and compact letterfit, giving lines a tight, economical rhythm. Stems are firm and straight while joins and curves transition into fine hairlines, producing pointed beaks and sharp terminals on characters like C, E, and S. The lowercase has a moderate x-height with slender ascenders and descenders, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with delicate tops and strong verticals.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and magazine layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly for editorial headlines and subheads, delivering a refined, high-contrast look that holds up in larger display sizes and formal printed materials.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with an editorial seriousness that reads as bookish and cultivated. Its sharp detailing and restrained proportions convey formality and authority rather than warmth, evoking established print typography and institutional polish.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented text serif that prioritizes a traditional reading experience while adding extra refinement through high contrast and sharp, well-defined serifs. Its narrow proportions suggest an aim for efficiency and elegance in column-based composition.
At larger sizes the fine serifs and hairlines add a distinctive sparkle and a slightly incisive texture, especially in mixed-case text. The narrow set can make headings feel tall and elegant, while also increasing the density of longer lines.