Serif Normal Ihdow 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invites, literary, formal, classic, refined, text setting, classic refinement, print tradition, editorial tone, typographic authority, bracketed, wedge serifs, vertical stress, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with mostly vertical stress and crisp hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, giving terminals a sharp, tapered finish without feeling slabby. Capitals are relatively tall and dignified with restrained curves, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm and moderate openness; the two-storey a and g reinforce a traditional text-seriffed construction. Numerals are lining with clear contrast and tapered terminals, matching the letterforms’ sharp, print-oriented detailing.
It fits well in long-form reading and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, such as books, essays, and magazine typography. It can also serve effectively for refined headings, pull quotes, and formal printed materials where its contrast and sharp terminals can add sophistication.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, with a formal, editorial voice. Its strong contrast and pointed finishing details add a refined, slightly dramatic presence suited to traditional publishing aesthetics.
This appears designed to deliver a conventional, high-contrast reading serif with a polished, print-traditional feel. The intent seems to balance dignified capitals and a steady lowercase rhythm while using crisp, tapered serifs to keep the page color lively and refined.
The design maintains consistent contrast and serif behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a coherent texture in paragraph settings. Pointed terminals and fine hairlines give it a crisp look that benefits from adequate size and good reproduction conditions.