Serif Normal Ipmij 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, bracketed, crisp, compact, oldstyle, bookish.
This serif features compact proportions with a steady vertical axis and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are finely bracketed with a slightly flared, calligraphic finish that gives terminals a gently sculpted look rather than a blunt cut. Curves are smooth and relatively tight, with small apertures and restrained counters that create an even, text-centric rhythm. Capitals are dignified and clean with subtle detailing, while the lowercase shows oldstyle tendencies in the round letters and a compact, sturdy texture in running text. Numerals appear lining and serifed, matching the same controlled contrast and traditional drawing.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and other dense reading environments where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works for magazine copy, reports, and academic material that benefits from a formal, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking book typography and editorial seriousness. Its compact, orderly color reads as formal and dependable, with just enough warmth in the bracketed serifs and softened terminals to feel human rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes a stable reading rhythm and classic proportions. Its moderate contrast and bracketed detailing aim for familiarity and clarity, supporting extended reading while retaining a refined, traditional character.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even baseline and consistent spacing, producing a cohesive paragraph color. The design’s restrained apertures and compact counters suggest it is most comfortable at typical text sizes where its details remain clear without calling attention to themselves.