Serif Normal Iddek 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform reading, academic, literary, traditional, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, text economy, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, oldstyle numerals.
This is a classical text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, upright rhythm. Letterforms show generous widths and open counters, with smoothly modeled curves and tapered terminals that keep the texture lively without becoming sharp. The lowercase is built for continuous reading, with clear, conventional shapes and a two-storey “a,” while capitals have a restrained, bookish presence. Numerals appear oldstyle, blending naturally into running text rather than standing as rigid lining figures.
Well-suited to book typography and longform editorial settings where an even, readable text color is essential. It can also serve comfortably in academic or institutional materials, and in magazine features that want a classic, cultivated voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting printed pages, established institutions, and editorial polish. Its controlled contrast and familiar proportions feel formal but not austere, conveying reliability and calm authority.
The design appears intended as a conventional, dependable serif for continuous reading, emphasizing familiar forms, comfortable spacing, and a refined but unobtrusive personality.
Serif details read as gently calligraphic rather than geometric, producing a warm, slightly humanist color on the line. Curves and joins are clean and consistent, and the spacing in the sample text creates an even, comfortable paragraph texture.