Serif Normal Ihgoh 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' and 'Minion 3' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, literary, formal, classic, refined, text setting, classic tone, readability, editorial voice, book tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic stress, sheared terminals, open counters.
A crisp, high-contrast serif with slender hairlines, fuller main strokes, and neatly bracketed wedge-like serifs. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic, angled stress with tapered terminals and a steady, bookish rhythm. Uppercase proportions are balanced and stately, while lowercase forms keep open counters and moderate extenders for clear word shapes. The numerals read as oldstyle figures with noticeable ascenders and descenders, matching the text-centric color of the lowercase.
It is well suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The clear capitals and sturdy word shapes also make it effective for refined headlines, pull quotes, and section titling when set with comfortable spacing.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking classic book typography and measured, authoritative editorial voice. It feels refined and composed rather than decorative, with a quiet elegance suited to long-form reading and formal presentation.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for clarity and an established, literary feel. Its contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a polished page color while preserving legibility and a timeless typographic presence.
Round letters (like C, O, Q) are smooth and generously drawn, and diagonals (V, W, X) stay sharp without becoming brittle. The lowercase a is two-storey, and the overall spacing appears even and conservative, supporting consistent texture in paragraphs.