Serif Normal Ihrez 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, print-like, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, moderate stress, calligraphic, text-oriented.
This serif shows traditional, bracketed serifs with moderate stroke contrast and a slightly calligraphic, gently stressed construction. Proportions feel balanced and text-centric: capitals are sturdy and evenly spaced, while lowercase forms maintain a steady rhythm with clear counters and restrained joins. Serifs are not overly sharp; they taper and curve into stems in a conventional way, supporting smooth word shapes in continuous reading. Numerals appear in an oldstyle style with varying heights and extenders, harmonizing with the lowercase texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It should also perform nicely in formal documents, reports, and academic or institutional materials that benefit from a conventional, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, authoritative voice suited to traditional typography. It reads as familiar and dependable rather than attention-seeking, giving copy a measured, editorial character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and an established, print-rooted feel. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest an aim to blend seamlessly into body copy while still conveying a refined, traditional character.
In the sample text, the face builds an even typographic color with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l, O/0) through serifs and proportional shaping. The ampersand and punctuation carry the same restrained, bookish sensibility, and the figures integrate naturally into running text rather than appearing strictly tabular or display-oriented.