Serif Normal Itbe 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, literary, refined, classic, formal, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, typographic authority, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A high-contrast serif with a crisp, bookish color and distinctly bracketed serifs. Strokes transition from slender hairlines to firm verticals, with pointed terminals and wedge-like joins that give the letters a slightly calligraphic snap. Proportions feel traditionally balanced: capitals are stately and moderately wide, while lowercase forms show gentle modulation, a compact rhythm, and open counters that keep text clear at size. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, reading as conventional lining figures with sharp, elegant finishing.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and academic material, where its traditional proportions and clear counters support comfortable text setting. The pronounced contrast and sharp detailing also make it effective for magazine typography, pull quotes, and refined branding or identity work that benefits from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting refinement and authority without feeling decorative. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs add a quietly dramatic, editorial edge suited to serious, cultivated communication.
The font appears designed as a conventional text serif that prioritizes legibility and a polished, traditional texture, while using high-contrast drawing and crisp terminals to add sophistication for editorial and display applications.
The design leans on strong vertical emphasis and clean, decisive serifs, producing a crisp texture in paragraphs. Curves are smoothly drawn but end in controlled, pointed details, which helps maintain definition in both display lines and running text.