Serif Normal Ifkos 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, formality, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, bookish.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a moderate stroke modulation that reads as calm and measured rather than sharply high-contrast. Curves are generously rounded and the joins feel slightly calligraphic, giving the letterforms a humanist, oldstyle flavor. Uppercase proportions are stately with clear vertical stress in rounded letters, while the lowercase shows open counters, a two-storey “a,” and a compact “e,” supporting steady text color. Spacing appears comfortable and even, with a rhythm suited to continuous reading and a subtly varied silhouette across widths in letters like M, W, and the numerals.
It performs best in text-forward settings such as books, essays, magazines, and reports where a traditional serif voice is desired. The restrained contrast and clear forms also make it appropriate for formal headings, pull quotes, and institutional branding that needs a conservative, readable typographic foundation.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying editorial seriousness and quiet sophistication. It feels suited to established institutions and long-form communication, balancing elegance with practicality rather than leaning decorative or trendy.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes comfortable reading and a classic literary tone. Its moderated modulation and bracketed serifs suggest an aim for timelessness and broad usability across editorial and formal contexts.
Terminals and serifs are crisp but not brittle, and the shapes avoid extreme quirks, keeping the design familiar and dependable. Numerals share the same moderated contrast and classic serif treatment, integrating smoothly with text and headings.