Serif Normal Ifbon 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, literary, refined, classic, formal, bookish, readability, editorial tone, classic form, text setting, refinement, bracketed, crisp, delicate, sharp serifs, elegant.
A delicate serif with crisp, bracketed terminals and a disciplined, vertical stance. Strokes show modest modulation with fine hairlines, sharp triangular serifs, and clean joins that keep counters open and rhythms steady. Proportions are relatively compact with narrow capitals, a slightly taller feel in ascenders, and numerals that match the text color without becoming heavy. Details like the two-storey “g,” the slender “f,” and the finely tapered diagonals contribute to a precise, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, especially in essays, magazines, and literary publishing. It can also serve in refined branding and heading applications when a classic, cultivated tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a poised, cultivated presence. Its fine serifs and restrained contrast read as formal and editorial rather than decorative, giving text a considered, intelligent voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition, combining fine detailing with a controlled rhythm for composed, professional typesetting.
The sample text shows a smooth, even paragraph color at larger sizes, while the thin hairlines and sharp serifs suggest it benefits from adequate size and resolution to retain clarity. Capitals feel stately and slightly condensed, supporting a tidy, column-friendly rhythm.