Serif Normal Ingew 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif face is built around very thin hairlines paired with firm, darker stems, producing a crisp high-contrast texture. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with finely tapered terminals and an overall vertical, poised stance. The uppercase has classical proportions with generous counters and smooth curves, while the lowercase maintains a restrained rhythm with compact joins and neat finishing strokes. Figures align with the same contrast model, showing slender diagonals and clear, open forms that read cleanly in display and larger text settings.
Well-suited to magazine typography, book covers, and high-end branding where contrast and elegance are assets. It works especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and titling, and can also support short passages at comfortable sizes when a refined, formal texture is desired.
The overall tone is formal and polished, with a fashion-and-editorial sensibility. Its bright, airy spacing and razor-thin details communicate refinement, tradition, and a quietly luxurious feel rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice with a contemporary editorial finish—prioritizing elegance, sharp detail, and strong typographic presence in titles and refined communication.
Stroke transitions are abrupt and clean, emphasizing sharp edges and precise curves. Round letters stay highly controlled and symmetrical, and the design’s delicate features make it visually sensitive to reproduction conditions, where the thinnest strokes become a defining part of the personality.