Serif Normal Ipkun 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, timelessness, versatility, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, sculpted, crisp.
This serif face shows softly bracketed serifs and a moderately modulated stroke, with a steady, bookish rhythm. Capitals are stately with balanced proportions and slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase leans oldstyle in feel, featuring rounded bowls, a two-storey “g,” and gently tapered joins. Curves are smooth and open, counters are comfortable rather than tight, and spacing reads even in continuous text, giving it a composed, conventional texture. Numerals follow the same serifed, moderately contrasted drawing and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
It works well for book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a conventional serif texture is desired. It can also support academic or institutional materials and refined branding applications that benefit from a traditional voice and dependable readability.
Overall it conveys a classic, literary tone—confident and traditional without becoming overly ornate. The restrained contrast and rounded detailing suggest a friendly formality suited to long-form reading and established institutions.
The design intention appears to be a versatile, conventional text serif with an oldstyle undercurrent—aimed at producing an even, comfortable reading color while maintaining a dignified, timeless presence in headings and body copy.
The sample text shows good paragraph color with clear word shapes and consistent baseline behavior; the design favors clarity and familiarity over sharp idiosyncrasies. Diacritics shown (like the dotted “i/j”) appear simple and unobtrusive, supporting a clean reading flow.