Serif Normal Ihbuf 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform reading, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, text setting, timelessness, authority, versatility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, balanced, readable.
This serif face shows bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes with a calm, even rhythm. The letterforms have oldstyle proportions: round counters, slightly tapered terminals, and a flowing, calligraphic axis that keeps curves lively without feeling ornate. Capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase has sturdy stems, clear apertures, and a traditional two-storey “g,” producing a composed texture in paragraphs. Numerals appear lining and proportional, matching the text color and maintaining consistent serif treatment.
It fits comfortably in body text for books, articles, and print/digital editorial layouts where a dependable serif voice is needed. It also works well for headings, pull quotes, and institutional documents that benefit from a classic, authoritative typographic color.
The overall tone is traditional and trustworthy, with a bookish elegance that reads as established rather than trendy. It carries an editorial seriousness suitable for longer-form reading, while still feeling polished enough for formal display settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity. Its moderated contrast and disciplined detailing suggest an aim for versatile, all-purpose composition—capable in paragraphs while remaining distinguished in larger sizes.
Spacing and sidebearings look measured for continuous text, creating a stable grayscale with minimal sparkle. Details like the sharp, confident serifs and the restrained contrast give it a crisp presence at larger sizes without sacrificing the evenness expected in body copy.