Serif Normal Ifmej 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, invitations, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, readability, editorial tone, timelessness, formality, text setting, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, graceful.
A traditional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show a calm, even rhythm with open counters and smooth curves, pairing rounded bowls with slightly calligraphic terminals. Uppercase proportions feel stately and balanced, while the lowercase keeps a readable, steady texture; ascenders are moderately tall and joins stay clean without sharp kinked transitions. Numerals are text-friendly in feel, with clear differentiation and understated shaping that matches the serif detailing.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, essays, and other long-form editorial layouts where a steady serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also fits formal communications—programs, reports, and invitations—where a conventional, polished serif voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a composed, trustworthy voice suited to established institutions and long-form reading. It carries a quiet refinement rather than overt drama, with an editorial sensibility that feels familiar and authoritative.
The design appears aimed at a dependable, general-purpose text serif that balances traditional forms with subtle liveliness in the stroke endings and serif brackets. Its measured contrast and open shapes suggest a focus on readability and a familiar, professional typographic color.
Details such as the curved leg on the R, the angled entry strokes, and the slightly flowing italic-like influence in some terminals add warmth without pushing into decorative territory. Spacing and proportions read as intended for continuous text, maintaining clarity at paragraph scale.