Serif Normal Ibgaf 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Axeo' by Asritype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, long-form, literature, bookish, old-style, literary, formal, warm, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, text work, bracketed, calligraphic, humanist, sharp terminals, compact.
A traditional text serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Curves are round and open, while many terminals end in subtly pointed, wedge-like forms that add crispness without feeling rigid. Proportions are balanced and compact, with steady spacing and a consistent rhythm that reads smoothly in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained, classical construction, maintaining an even color across lines of text.
Well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where sustained readability matters. It can also support formal communication—programs, invitations, and institutional materials—when a classic serif texture is desired without heavy contrast or exaggerated detailing.
The overall tone is bookish and classical, suggesting editorial seriousness with a touch of historical character. Its pointed terminals and restrained detailing lend a slightly ceremonial, old-world flavor while staying calm and readable for extended passages.
The font appears designed as a conventional, dependable reading face that borrows from old-style, humanist letterforms while keeping details restrained for practical text setting. Its small sharp terminals and bracketed serifs add personality and structure without disrupting paragraph flow.
The design favors clarity over display drama: counters remain open, joins are clean, and the serif shaping provides firm horizontal cues for line reading. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a cohesive roman voice across mixed-case text and punctuation.