Serif Normal Ingab 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, newspapers, captions, academic, classic, bookish, vintage, scholarly, space saving, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed, high ascenders, deep descenders, tight spacing, texty.
A condensed serif with compact proportions and a steady, moderately contrasted stroke. Serifs are small and bracketed, giving terminals a traditional, engraved feel without becoming heavy or slab-like. The design shows tall ascenders and notable descenders, a relatively modest x-height, and narrow internal counters that keep the texture dense. Curves are slightly pinched in places and the rhythm reads as firmly vertical, with crisp joins and a consistent, slightly taut letterfit across the sample text.
This face is well-suited to space-conscious text settings such as editorial layouts, books, and newspaper-style columns where a compact measure is beneficial. It can also work effectively for captions, sidebars, and informational typography that needs a traditional serif voice while maintaining a dense, efficient texture.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a subtle vintage character that suggests old-style printing and editorial typography. Its narrow build and dark, even color lend a serious, authoritative voice suited to formal or archival contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif optimized for tight horizontal economy, balancing traditional bracketed serifs and moderate contrast with condensed proportions to maximize copy density while preserving a classic text tone.
Uppercase forms maintain a restrained, conventional structure, while lowercase details (notably in rounded letters and the tail-bearing glyphs) add a mild idiosyncrasy that reads more period than playful. Numerals match the condensed, text-driven texture and sit comfortably alongside the letters in continuous reading.