Serif Normal Idkus 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, measured, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, oldstyle, bookish, humanist, bracketed, open counters.
This serif face shows an oldstyle-influenced construction with gently bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes. Curves are round and open, with moderate apertures and a steady, even rhythm across text. Capitals are stately and somewhat wide in proportion, while lowercase forms are compact and readable, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and restrained, traditional detailing. Numerals are clear and text-oriented, matching the letterforms with consistent serif treatment and smooth curves.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady texture and open forms maintain comfort at text sizes. It also fits formal communication—reports, academic documents, and institutional materials—where a conventional serif voice is desirable.
Overall it conveys a classic, literary tone—calm, trustworthy, and traditional without feeling ornate. The drawing feels familiar and established, lending a composed, editorial voice suitable for sustained reading.
The font appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic voice. Its restrained serifs, open counters, and balanced proportions suggest an aim to perform consistently in continuous text while still providing a polished, classic character for headings.
The design favors clarity over sharpness: terminals and joins are rounded rather than crisp, and the serifs remain modest and well-integrated into the stems. Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, supporting an even color in paragraph settings.