Serif Normal Ifmas 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, literature, academic, longform, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, text setting, neutrality, bracketed, crisp, oldstyle, traditional, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderated stroke contrast, and a steady, print-oriented rhythm. The letterforms show gently tapered terminals, rounded joins, and slightly cupped serifs that keep color even in paragraphs. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and stable, with classical shapes in C/G and a sturdy, legible R and Q. Lowercase forms are compact and readable, with rounded bowls and clear counters; ascenders and descenders are neither exaggerated nor compressed, supporting comfortable line-by-line texture. Numerals follow the same traditional, text-friendly construction with clear differentiation and calm spacing.
Well suited to body text in books, essays, journals, and other editorial layouts where sustained readability matters. It can also serve for formal documents and headings that benefit from a traditional serif voice without calling excessive attention to the letterforms.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking familiar book typography and editorial seriousness. It reads as trustworthy and cultured rather than decorative, with a quiet refinement that suits long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and familiar, classical proportions. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a goal of producing an even page texture for continuous reading while retaining a distinctly traditional character.
In the sample text, the font maintains consistent word spacing and a smooth baseline flow, producing an even typographic “color” at larger sizes. Serifs remain present without becoming sharp or spiky, and the modulation is restrained enough to keep strokes from breaking up in dense text.