Serif Normal Ihreg 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, institutional, certificates, formal, literary, classic, refined, scholarly, space saving, text setting, classic tone, editorial clarity, high-waisted, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with high-waisted proportions and a restrained, traditional construction. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with crisp, bracketed serifs and fine terminals that stay sharp in both caps and lowercase. The lowercase is small relative to tall ascenders, and many letters have slightly tapered stems and subtly flared joins that give the face a gentle, calligraphic tension. Numerals are similarly narrow and elegant, with open counters and delicately finished curves.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a compact measure is needed, such as magazines, catalogs, and book pages with tight columns. It can also serve for formal headings, pull quotes, and institutional materials where a classic serif voice is desired, especially when vertical emphasis and economy of width are beneficial.
The overall tone is formal and literary, with a bookish refinement that reads as established rather than trendy. Its narrow build and tall vertical rhythm add a dignified, slightly ceremonial feeling suited to editorial or institutional settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with an elegant, space-saving silhouette. By combining narrow proportions with traditional serif detailing and controlled contrast, it aims to deliver a classic text voice that remains crisp and composed in continuous settings.
Capitals are prominent and stately, with generous curves on round forms (C, G, O, Q) contrasted against slender verticals. Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for continuous reading, producing an even gray value despite the condensed width and fine details.