Serif Normal Ikkom 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, classic, literary, refined, refined text, classic publishing, formal tone, typographic elegance, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, open counters, crisp joins.
This serif presents a high-contrast, Didone-leaning structure with crisp hairlines and dominant vertical stems. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with sharp, clean terminals and a generally vertical stress that reads clearly in both caps and lowercase. Proportions feel balanced and conventional, with smooth curves in rounds like O/C and neat, controlled joins in letters such as n/m and a. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with delicate connecting strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation.
It suits editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading where a classic high-contrast serif texture is desirable. The strong verticals and crisp serifs also make it effective for display work—headlines, pull quotes, and refined invitations—especially when printed or rendered at sizes that preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and formal, projecting an editorial, bookish sophistication. Its sharp contrast and tidy detailing evoke a sense of tradition and authority while still feeling contemporary and clean in setting.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for polished publishing and formal communication, prioritizing elegance, clear letterforms, and a traditional typographic voice.
At text sizes the hairlines and small details become a defining feature, creating a bright, refined texture with noticeable sparkle in dense paragraphs. The design maintains consistent contrast across letters and figures, supporting a cohesive typographic color when well spaced.