Serif Normal Ipnun 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, literary, formal, classic, scholarly, reserved, text reading, editorial tone, traditional voice, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic, bookish, text-oriented.
This serif has bracketed, gently tapered serifs and softly modulated strokes that keep the page color even and calm. Curves are round and open, with moderate apertures and a restrained, traditional construction across capitals and lowercase. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, compact bowls, and slightly cupped terminals that add a subtle calligraphic feel without becoming decorative. Spacing and rhythm read as text-forward, with a steady baseline presence and tidy joins.
It is well suited to body text in books, articles, and magazines where a consistent, comfortable reading rhythm is important. The restrained detailing also works for academic or institutional documents, reports, and other text-heavy layouts that benefit from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a quiet authority suited to editorial and institutional settings. It feels composed and familiar rather than attention-seeking, conveying a sense of tradition and careful craft. The impression is measured and readable, appropriate for long-form communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that balances readability with a modest touch of classic elegance. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle figures suggest a focus on continuous reading and a bookish typographic palette rather than display-driven styling.
Figures appear oldstyle (with varying heights and some descenders), reinforcing an editorial, book-typography character. Capitals are stately with clean, traditional proportions, while details like the J tail and the Q’s angled tail add mild personality without disrupting the conventional texture.