Serif Normal Ihkaf 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, publishing, classic, formal, traditional, scholarly, text setting, readability, authority, elegance, bookish, crisp, literary, refined.
A classic serif with sharp, well-defined serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The proportions feel moderately narrow and vertically oriented, with compact lowercase that sits low against relatively tall capitals and ascenders. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are crisp, and the overall rhythm is even and text-forward rather than decorative.
Well suited to editorial design such as books, magazines, essays, and long-form articles, especially where a traditional tone is desired. It also works for institutional communications, academic materials, and elegant branding that needs a classic serif presence in display sizes and body copy.
This typeface conveys a poised, literary tone with a quiet formality. Its crisp contrast and restrained detailing feel established and editorial, suggesting tradition and credibility more than trendiness.
The design appears intended for comfortable, extended reading with a conventional, trustworthy voice. High-contrast strokes and sharp serifs aim to deliver a refined page color and a familiar, time-tested texture in paragraphs and headings.
The sample text shows a steady, composed texture with clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase, and numerals that match the serifed, high-contrast style. The italics are not shown, and the overall impression remains firmly conventional and text-centric.