Serif Normal Ipden 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, print typography, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text reading, traditional tone, print clarity, editorial utility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, transitional, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and softly tapered terminals, showing moderate stroke modulation and a steady, bookish rhythm. Proportions are balanced and slightly compact, with rounded bowls and gently modeled joins that suggest a pen-influenced construction without becoming ornate. Uppercase forms are sturdy and even, while the lowercase shows traditional details such as a double-storey “g,” a compact “e,” and a slightly angled “t” arm; figures are lining with clear, open shapes and straightforward widths.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture and reliable letterforms are desirable. It also fits formal documents, reports, and typographic settings that benefit from a traditional, composed voice.
The overall tone is classic and credible, with a quiet formality suited to traditional publishing aesthetics. It feels established and conservative rather than trendy, projecting clarity, seriousness, and authority.
Likely designed as a dependable general-purpose text serif: familiar forms, moderate contrast, and restrained detailing aimed at comfortable, conventional reading typography.
Serifs remain consistent and well-integrated into stems, giving a smooth line of text in the sample paragraph. The italic is not shown, but the roman has enough modulation and terminal shaping to keep long passages from looking mechanical.