Serif Normal Ifbus 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, formal, literary, refined, classic, classic text, print elegance, editorial tone, formal voice, readable contrast, crisp, bracketed, vertical stress, sharp serifs, elegant.
This serif typeface features pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical stress. Capitals are stately and slightly condensed, with clean, straight stems and carefully tapered joins that keep counters open despite the contrast. The lowercase maintains a traditional text rhythm: compact bowls, a relatively upright axis, and neatly finished terminals that read sharply at display sizes. Numerals follow the same formal construction, with clear differentiation and consistent serif treatment.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials like invitations or programs, especially at sizes where the hairlines and serifs remain clear.
The overall tone is classical and disciplined, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its high-contrast drawing and sharp finishing add a sense of refinement and seriousness, making it feel at home in literary and editorial contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a polished, print-oriented character. Its proportions and careful serif detailing suggest a focus on clarity and elegance in continuous reading as well as composed, formal display use.
Spacing appears even and controlled in the paragraph sample, producing a steady horizontal rhythm. The design’s contrast and fine hairlines give it a crisp page color in larger settings, while the slightly condensed proportions help long lines feel orderly and composed.