Serif Normal Ipral 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, magazines, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, readability, traditional tone, text setting, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, open counters, moderate stroke, bookish.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs and a calm, even color. Strokes are moderately weighted with little visible contrast, and terminals are cleanly finished with gently rounded joins. Proportions feel balanced and readable, with open counters and steady spacing that holds together well in paragraph settings. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike construction, while the numerals appear oldstyle in character with varying heights and some descenders, reinforcing a traditional text rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports continuous text. It can also serve in academic or business documents, reports, and captions where a traditional typographic tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting reliability and restraint rather than display flair. It reads as formal and established, with a quietly authoritative voice suited to editorial and institutional settings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading face: conservative letterforms, bracketed serifs, and a steady rhythm aimed at comfortable, neutral typography across extended text.
Capitals have a stable, upright presence and a conservative silhouette, while the lowercase maintains a consistent baseline and clear letter differentiation. The punctuation and symbols shown (such as ampersand and apostrophe) match the same understated, text-oriented styling.