Serif Normal Ihkur 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, quotations, invites, classic, bookish, refined, literary, formal, text setting, classic tone, editorial clarity, typographic emphasis, literary feel, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, oldstyle numerals, diagonal axis, open counters.
A serif italic with gently bracketed serifs and a traditional calligraphic construction. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress and moderate modulation, with rounded joins and tapered terminals that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Proportions lean traditional: relatively small x-height, generous ascenders, and flowing italic forms with single-storey a and g; the italic f, j, and y introduce pronounced curves and descenders that add rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a more handwritten cadence than lining figures.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its traditional italic forms can handle both continuous setting and emphasis. It also fits quotations, captions, and formal materials such as invitations or programs when a classic, literary impression is desired.
The overall tone is classical and literary, evoking book typography and editorial refinement. Its italic slant and soft, pen-like details give it a graceful, slightly expressive voice suited to nuanced emphasis rather than overt display.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition, using calligraphic stress, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals to deliver an authoritative, book-oriented voice.
In text, the spacing and counters read open and stable, producing a comfortable, even color for paragraphs. The italic shapes are assertive enough to carry emphasis on their own, with distinctive uppercase forms and a notably calligraphic ampersand.