Serif Normal Ihlev 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, elegant, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, sophistication, editorial tone, premium feel, bracketed serifs, teardrop terminals, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered hairlines and sturdy main stems. Serifs are finely bracketed with a slightly calligraphic flare, and many terminals finish in subtle teardrops or curved wedges that soften the high-contrast structure. Capitals are balanced and relatively wide in their round forms, while lowercase counters stay open and readable; ascenders are tall and contribute to a stately rhythm. Overall spacing feels even and text color is firm without becoming heavy, lending the face a polished, editorial texture.
It performs well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a refined, traditional voice is desired. The sharp contrast and sculpted serifs also suit display use for headlines, pull quotes, and premium branding applications, especially in print-oriented contexts.
The design reads as traditional and cultivated, evoking literary publishing and institutional formality. Its high-contrast strokes and delicate finishing details convey elegance and confidence, with a quiet, classic seriousness suited to measured, well-crafted typography.
The font appears designed to provide a conventional, highly legible text serif with elevated detailing—combining a classic book face foundation with slightly ornamental terminals for added sophistication in both text and titling.
Details like the angled joins and tapered ends in letters such as a, c, e, and s add a gentle handwritten influence while remaining firmly text-oriented. Numerals appear lining and share the same contrast and serif treatment, keeping mixed text and figures visually consistent.