Serif Normal Ihdan 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary titles, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, print tradition, formal clarity, bracketed, hairline, transitional, bookish, crisp.
This serif design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with delicate hairlines and softly bracketed serifs. Curves are generously rounded and terminals tend toward tapered, calligraphic endings, while the overall construction stays steady and upright. Uppercase proportions feel stately and slightly narrow, with clean joins and controlled contrast; the lowercase maintains a measured rhythm with open counters and clear stroke transitions. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with smooth, old-style-like curves and sharp, neat finishing details.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazines, where its conventional proportions and clear serif structure support comfortable scanning. It also fits formal titles, institutional communications, and brand systems that want a classic, reputable typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, evoking established book typography and formal printed matter. Its crisp contrast and refined detailing communicate seriousness and polish rather than casual warmth, lending a composed, authoritative voice to headings and text alike.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances elegance with readability, using high-contrast strokes and bracketed serifs to deliver a polished, print-oriented texture. Its consistent detailing across capitals, lowercase, and figures suggests a focus on dependable editorial performance with a refined, traditional finish.
Serifs remain consistent across the set and read as subtly sculpted rather than blunt, helping the letters feel engraved and precise. The sample text shows strong word-shape clarity and a calm line color, with contrast becoming more pronounced at larger sizes where hairlines and fine joins stand out.