Serif Normal Ihnet 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, refinement, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, oldstyle.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and sturdier main stems, showing clear modulation reminiscent of broad-nib influence. Serifs are bracketed and neatly finished, with a slightly lively, calligraphic rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Counters are generous and apertures tend to be open, helping the forms stay readable at text sizes. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and steady, while the lowercase includes distinctive, slightly expressive details—such as a two-storey “g,” a compact “e,” and a “t” with a subtle curved terminal—creating a composed but not sterile texture on the line.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, long-form editorial, and magazine typography where high-contrast serifs can add sophistication without sacrificing clarity. It also fits formal branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy voice, especially when paired with ample leading.
The tone is classically bookish and polished, suited to settings where credibility and tradition are desirable. It reads as formal and cultivated, with a hint of warmth from its gently calligraphic curves. Overall it suggests editorial authority more than overt display.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances elegance with practicality: strong vertical structure for stability, fine hairlines for refinement, and familiar proportions for comfortable reading. Subtle calligraphic cues and classic detailing aim to provide a timeless typographic color across paragraphs and display sizes alike.
The figures appear lining with noticeable stroke contrast and a touch of oldstyle-like curvature in some forms, giving numerals a refined, period-appropriate character. Spacing in the sample text produces an even, conventional paragraph color, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably I/l and O/0) through serifing and proportions.