Serif Normal Ihmen 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, readability, tradition, formality, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, sharp terminals, open counters.
This serif has crisp, bracketed serifs and a moderately modeled stroke that gives the letters a subtly calligraphic texture without becoming ornate. Proportions run on the compact side with relatively tight set width, while counters stay open enough to keep the page color even in continuous text. Curves are smoothly drawn and the joins are clean, with pointed apexes on letters like A and W and slightly tapered terminals that add finesse. The lowercase shows a traditional construction with a two-storey a and g, a compact e, and a gently angled stress that reads as bookish and established.
It is well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture helps sustain readability. It also fits reports, academic material, and formal communications that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone. For display use, it works best in restrained headlines, pull quotes, and titling where its crisp serifs can carry a classic voice without dominating the layout.
The overall tone is classical and composed, with an academic, literary voice. It feels appropriate for serious reading and institutional communication, projecting trust and tradition rather than novelty. The sharp, well-defined serifs add a hint of ceremony, making it feel formal without becoming stiff.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif with a refined finish: traditional letterforms, moderate stroke modulation, and clean serifing aimed at producing an even, readable texture on the page. It prioritizes clarity and familiarity, suggesting a focus on editorial and book typography rather than expressive display styling.
In the sample text, the rhythm stays consistent across mixed-case and punctuation-heavy lines, and the numerals share the same restrained, traditional styling. Capital forms are stately and clear, while the lowercase maintains a comfortable texture suitable for paragraph settings. The ampersand and question mark follow the same refined, conventional drawing, reinforcing a cohesive text-family character.