Serif Normal Iplaf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print reading, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, text reading, classic tone, editorial utility, traditional craft, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, tapered strokes, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms lean toward an oldstyle structure: rounded bowls, softly tapered joins, and a readable rhythm that feels comfortable in continuous text. Uppercase proportions are sturdy and moderately wide, while lowercase shows clear differentiation between similar forms, with open counters and a rounded, slightly calligraphic finish. Numerals are proportionate and text-friendly, matching the serif treatment and stroke modulation of the letters.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where an even texture and familiar serif forms support sustained legibility. It can also serve effectively for academic or institutional materials, captions, and headings that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting established publishing and editorial typography. Its softened serifs and subtle calligraphic shaping add warmth without becoming decorative, giving the face a composed, trustworthy presence.
The typeface appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a traditional typographic color, while adding a mild oldstyle, calligraphic character to keep pages feeling lively and approachable.
The design favors smooth curvature over sharp geometry, with terminals that often end in small wedges rather than flat slabs. Spacing appears balanced for paragraph setting, and the sample text shows an even color with clear word shapes at larger text sizes.