Serif Normal Ibkem 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, book covers, authoritative, classic, serious, punchy, space-saving, headline impact, print voice, high presence, structured readability, condensed, ink-trap feel, bracketed serifs, tight counters, compact rhythm.
A condensed serif with strong, dark stems and a compact footprint. Serifs are crisp and bracketed, with a traditional, newspaper-like construction and a steady baseline rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, producing a dense texture; terminals and joins feel firm rather than delicate, keeping the overall silhouette sturdy and decisive.
Works well for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a condensed serif can create strong emphasis without expanding the layout. It also suits editorial design—magazine spreads, newspaper-style branding, and book jackets—especially where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable. For best results, give it adequate tracking and line spacing in longer settings to keep the compact counters from visually closing in.
This face conveys an assertive, editorial tone with a slightly old-style, print-era flavor. The tight, vertical rhythm and dark color give it a serious, attention-grabbing voice suited to emphatic headlines and structured layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver high impact in limited horizontal space while retaining conventional serif credibility. Its condensed proportions and dark typographic color suggest a focus on strong hierarchy—making titles, labels, and short passages feel weighty and composed.
The figures and capitals maintain the same condensed, upright stance as the lowercase, reinforcing a consistent vertical rhythm. Overall spacing looks tight, contributing to a solid, high-contrast page color that reads as confident and traditional.