Serif Normal Ibrup 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, headlines, publishing, academic, classic, formal, scholarly, bookish, literary, classic text, editorial clarity, print tradition, formal tone, bracketed, crisp, modulated, calligraphic, high-waisted.
This serif shows crisp, bracketed serifs and a moderately modulated stroke with clearly defined thick–thin transitions. The letterforms feel compact and vertically oriented, with relatively tall ascenders/descenders and a notably low x-height that gives mixed-case text a traditional, high-waisted profile. Curves are clean and controlled, with tapered terminals on several letters and a steady, even rhythm in paragraph settings. Numerals and capitals carry firm, engraved-like structure, while lowercase details (such as the ear and terminals) keep the texture lively without becoming decorative.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and publishing contexts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for headings, pull quotes, and formal print materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative look.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature, academic work, and editorial typography. It reads as serious and dependable, with a slightly authoritative, old-style sensibility rather than a sleek or trendy voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a classic print voice: compact, disciplined proportions, familiar serif construction, and a steady rhythm aimed at comfortable reading and a timeless editorial presence.
In the sample text, the compact proportions and strong serif presence create a dark, coherent text color at larger sizes, while the short x-height emphasizes capitals and ascenders. The design’s modest contrast and sharp finishing help maintain clarity in display lines and headings while still resembling a conventional reading serif.