Serif Normal Ipkuy 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, longform reading, academic, bookish, vintage, traditional, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, print-like, literary tone, institutional voice, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, soft serifs, open counters.
A classic serif with softly bracketed, slightly flared serifs and moderate stroke modulation that gives a subtle calligraphic feel without becoming ornate. Curves are generously rounded and counters are open, producing a steady, readable texture. Terminals often finish with small wedges or tapering strokes, and diagonals (as in V/W/Y) feel crisp yet not razor-thin. The overall rhythm is even and conventional, with sturdy capitals and comfortable, text-oriented lowercase forms.
Well suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and consistent reading texture are desired. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy appearance.
The tone is traditional and bookish, evoking printed literature, academic settings, and established institutions. Its modest contrast and softened detailing keep it approachable while still feeling formal and historically rooted.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif with a gentle humanist/calligraphic undercurrent—prioritizing readability and a classic printed character over sharp modernity or high display contrast.
The italic is not shown; the roman includes a distinctive, old-style flavor in details like the gently curving tail of Q and the slightly calligraphic shaping in letters such as a, e, and g. Numerals appear proportioned for text use, with clear, straightforward forms and no overtly modern styling.