Serif Normal Idlak 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, long-form, essays, print text, classic, scholarly, refined, literary, reserved, readability, tradition, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, high ascenders, open apertures, delicate terminals.
A delicate text serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and crisp, tapered terminals. Proportions lean compact with relatively tall ascenders and descenders, while the lowercase shows a modest x-height that gives lines a traditional, bookish rhythm. Round letters are smoothly drawn with slightly oval bowls, and spacing feels even and controlled, producing a calm, steady texture in paragraph settings. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained construction, keeping contrast and detailing consistent across the set.
Well suited to book typography, literary and academic publishing, and editorial layouts where a quiet, consistent text color matters. It can also serve for formal headings, captions, and pull quotes when a classic serif voice is desired without strong ornamentation.
The overall tone is classical and scholarly, conveying editorial seriousness rather than display-driven flair. Its light, refined detailing reads as elegant and traditional, suited to contexts where understatement and credibility are valued.
The design appears intended as a conventional reading face that prioritizes clarity and an even line texture, using traditional serif construction and modest contrast to support comfortable long-form composition.
Several glyphs show oldstyle tendencies—such as the two-storey lowercase “g,” a curved-tailed “Q,” and softly shaped joins—adding warmth without becoming calligraphic. The uppercase maintains a reserved presence with clean diagonals and restrained serifs, helping headings feel formal without becoming heavy.