Serif Other Ipva 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, headlines, branding, invitations, elegant, dramatic, literary, classic, refined, classic revival, refined display, editorial voice, sharpened contrast, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp.
This serif shows sharp, finely tapered terminals paired with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp joins. Serifs are small and wedge-like with a subtly calligraphic flare, giving strokes a sculpted, ink-trap-free cleanliness rather than a blunt, slabby finish. Proportions lean classical: round forms are generous, capitals feel stately with balanced widths, and lowercase shapes read as traditional with a straightforward, readable construction. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and tapered ends that keep the rhythm consistent across text and display sizes.
It works well for magazine or journal layouts, book jackets, and headline typography where contrast and sharp detailing can shine. It can also support upscale branding and formal collateral such as invitations or programs, especially when set with generous tracking and ample white space.
The overall tone is polished and slightly theatrical, evoking editorial sophistication and bookish authority. Its sharp finishing details and dramatic contrast add a sense of formality and refinement, making it feel suited to premium, cultured contexts rather than utilitarian UI typography.
The design appears intended to modernize a classical serif voice by amplifying contrast and sharpening terminals for a more distinctive, decorative edge. It aims to balance readability with a refined, attention-catching finish that performs in both short display lines and more extended editorial text.
Distinctive pointed terminals and wedge serifs create a lively sparkle on the baseline and in diagonals, especially in letters like A, V, W, and y. The italic is not shown; the sample text suggests strong word-shape clarity in longer runs while preserving a display-like presence in larger sizes.