Serif Other Ipfo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, classic, elegant, refined, literary, display elegance, classic revival, editorial tone, expressive contrast, flared serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, teardrop terminals, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sculpted, calligraphic modulation and distinctly flared, bracketed serifs. Strokes move from very thin hairlines to robust stems, with softly rounded joins and frequent teardrop/ball-like terminals that give many letters a carved, inked feel. Uppercase forms are compact and stately, with crisp vertical stress and generous internal counters; lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with slightly narrow apertures and a lively, tapering finish on curves and diagonals. Numerals follow the same contrast and terminal treatment, reading as text figures in spirit even when aligned like lining forms in the grid.
Best suited for headlines and larger text in magazines, book covers, and cultured branding where high contrast and decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can work for short blocks of text in print-like contexts, but the fine hairlines and tight apertures suggest using it above small sizes or in well-controlled reproduction.
The overall tone is refined and bookish, leaning toward an editorial, old-world elegance rather than a strictly academic classic. Its dramatic contrast and ornamental terminal details add a touch of theatricality, making it feel polished, cultivated, and slightly decorative.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif construction through a more expressive, calligraphic lens—combining traditional proportions with heightened contrast and ornamental terminals to create an attention-grabbing yet formal display voice.
The font’s character comes from consistent tapering and swelling along curves, plus pronounced thin horizontals and hairline connections that create a sparkling texture at display sizes. Spacing in the sample text appears steady, with a strong vertical cadence that emphasizes capitals and punctuation.