Serif Normal Itpe 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literary titles, institutional, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, bracketed, crisp, vertical, stately, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with a distinctly vertical, disciplined structure and relatively tight proportions. Strokes transition sharply from thick stems to hairline connections, with small, neatly bracketed serifs that keep the forms crisp rather than heavy. Round letters are compact and controlled, while diagonals in letters like V, W, and X are thin and precise, reinforcing an elegant, print-like rhythm. The lowercase shows a traditional build with a two-storey a and g, fine terminals, and clear, open counters that hold up well at text sizes despite the delicate hairlines.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits literary or cultural headlines, pull quotes, and formal institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, projecting a formal, literary voice associated with traditional book typography. Its sharp contrast and restrained detailing give it a refined, slightly dramatic presence suited to serious or prestige-oriented settings rather than casual or playful ones.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif that evokes established book and magazine typography while adding a touch of elegance through strong contrast and restrained, finely finished serifs.
Figures appear lining and relatively narrow, matching the compact uppercase and contributing to a tidy, economical texture in running text. Punctuation and diacritics are clean and minimal, and the spacing in the sample suggests a steady, even color when set in paragraphs or headlines.