Serif Normal Ihnem 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, elegance, tradition, authority, versatility, bracketed, hairline, crisp, stately, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines and weighty vertical stems, showing a crisp modulation that reads as calligraphic but tightly controlled. Serifs are bracketed and finely tapered, with clean, pointed terminals that keep the silhouette precise rather than soft. Proportions feel traditional and balanced: capitals are dignified and slightly narrow, lowercase is compact with clear counters, and the numerals follow the same refined contrast and spacing rhythm. Overall spacing is even and text color is smooth for a contrasty design, with a disciplined, print-oriented texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired, as well as magazine layouts and refined brand systems. It also performs nicely in formal applications such as invitations, certificates, and titles where high-contrast elegance is an asset.
The tone is classical and cultivated, projecting a literary, editorial voice suited to heritage and authority. Its sharp contrast and restrained detailing add a sense of formality and polish without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed as a conventional, versatile serif that delivers a classic reading experience with a more polished, high-contrast finish. The intent appears to balance timeless proportions with crisp detailing for both text and headline use.
The font maintains consistent contrast behavior across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a coherent rhythm in continuous text. Curves are taut and well-defined, and joins stay crisp, giving the design a clean, engraved-like clarity at display sizes while remaining composed in text settings.