Serif Normal Ibnad 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Retro Voice' by BlessedPrint, 'Finalia DT Condensed' by DTP Types, 'Derpache' by Edignwn Type, 'Magica' by Samuelstype, and 'DEATHE MAACH' and 'FTY SKORZHEN' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, dramatic, impact, compactness, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, wedge serifs, tight spacing, compact, high impact.
A compact serif with heavy, dark color and tightly drawn proportions. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast, and the serifs are clearly bracketed with wedge-like terminals that create a crisp, carved finish. Curves are firm and controlled, with relatively narrow counters that keep the texture dense and emphatic. Capitals stand tall and weighty, while the lowercase maintains a conventional, readable structure with a restrained x-height and sturdy stems.
Well-suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where a compact footprint and strong presence are desirable. It can also serve editorial display roles—such as magazine section heads or book jacket titling—where a traditional serif voice with extra weight helps establish hierarchy. For branding and packaging, it works best when you want a classic, authoritative tone and clear, bold word shapes.
The overall tone is classic and assertive, combining a traditional bookish sensibility with headline-level punch. Its dense rhythm and strong serifs lend an editorial seriousness, evoking established print culture and institutional credibility rather than casual or playful voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading form with added density and impact, prioritizing a strong typographic color and confident structure. Its narrow, emphatic letterforms suggest a focus on fitting bold messaging into limited width while maintaining a traditional, print-oriented character.
The numerals and capitals read especially solid and monumental, with squarish curves and compact interior space that emphasize ink presence. In text, the font produces a tight, high-contrast page color where verticals dominate and serifs help guide the eye along the line.