Serif Normal Ifgup 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, print typography, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, text readability, editorial utility, traditional tone, print clarity, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, open counters, moderate stress, calligraphic influence.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered strokes, and moderate contrast that reads clearly at text sizes. The letterforms show open apertures and round, generous bowls, with a steady baseline rhythm and slightly calligraphic modulation rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are well-proportioned and stately without excessive ornament, while lowercase forms remain compact and even, supporting continuous reading. Numerals appear oldstyle in character (with ascenders and descenders), contributing to a traditional book-typography feel.
Well-suited to longform reading contexts such as book interiors, journals, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar serif structure support legibility. It can also serve comfortably in formal documents, academic materials, and print-centric brand systems that want a traditional voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a calm, trustworthy voice associated with books, academia, and established editorial design. It feels formal but not austere, with a restrained warmth coming from the softly bracketed serifs and traditional proportions.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading serif: conventional proportions, bracketed serifs, and controlled contrast aim to produce a stable texture in paragraphs while retaining a subtle, classic character.
Diagonal letters like V/W and the lowercases show a consistent serif treatment and measured stroke endings that avoid sharp, modern terminals. The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a steady roman texture with comfortable spacing and a familiar, time-tested color on the page.