Serif Normal Ifmoy 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, publishing, invites, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, readability, tradition, editorial tone, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, open.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke that reads as steady and text-oriented. The forms show a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle sensibility: rounded bowls with soft transitions, subtly tapered terminals, and an organic rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are well-proportioned and stately, while the lowercase presents open counters and smooth joins; the italic-like inflection is minimal, keeping the overall texture even in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same classic construction, with restrained curves and clear differentiation.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfort and credibility. It can also serve for formal communication—programs, invitations, and institutional materials—where a refined, conventional voice is desired.
The font projects a classic, literary tone—measured and composed, with a quiet elegance suited to serious reading. Its details feel traditional and editorial, suggesting trustworthiness and polish rather than display-driven personality.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a classic typographic feel. Its controlled contrast and bracketed finishing aim for versatility across paragraphs, headings, and mixed alphanumeric settings without drawing undue attention to itself.
In text, spacing and letterfit appear balanced, producing a clean gray value without looking compressed. Distinctive strokes like the Q’s flowing tail and the angled joins in letters such as k and y add character while remaining conservative overall.