Serif Other Ipna 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literary titles, headlines, branding, classic, formal, bookish, traditional, authoritative, heritage tone, editorial clarity, literary voice, refined display, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, sculpted, crisp.
This serif typeface presents a traditional, text-oriented structure with strongly bracketed serifs and pronounced contrast between thick stems and thin hairlines. Curves feel sculpted and slightly calligraphic, with tapered joins and teardrop-like terminals visible in letters such as a, c, and f. The capitals are broad and stately with generous interior counters, while the lowercase maintains a compact, low x-height with sturdy verticals and finely cut serifs. Numerals follow the same engraved rhythm, mixing firm horizontals with thin connecting strokes and subtly flared ends.
It suits editorial typography, book interiors, and long-form reading where a classical serif voice is desired, and it also performs well for literary or academic titles and display lines. The distinctive contrast and sculpted terminals make it appropriate for branding and packaging that aims for a heritage or established feel.
Overall it conveys a classic, institutional tone—measured and serious, with a distinctly literary flavor. The sharp hairlines and formal serif treatment add a sense of authority and tradition, making the voice feel editorial rather than casual.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic, oldstyle-inspired serif for contemporary typesetting, emphasizing contrast, bracketed serifs, and carefully shaped terminals to deliver a refined, authoritative texture in both display and text settings.
In text, the strong thick–thin rhythm creates a lively sparkle, especially at larger sizes where hairlines and brackets remain visually prominent. The design reads as intentionally “crafted,” with small asymmetries and tapered details that keep it from feeling purely mechanical.