Serif Normal Ifgiv 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, editorial text, institutional tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle numerals, balanced.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, bookish rhythm. The capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with clean, slightly tapered terminals and well-controlled curves in rounded forms. Lowercase shows a conventional text structure with a two-storey a, a two-storey g with a distinct ear, and compact, readable counters; ascenders are modest and stems stay calm rather than overly sharp. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and clear differentiation, contributing to a classical text color and natural reading flow.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books and long editorial articles, where its balanced contrast and classic proportions maintain comfort over many lines. It can also serve effectively in academic and institutional documents, reports, and magazine text, with capitals that work cleanly for headings and small caps-like situations where a restrained, traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is conservative and authoritative, evoking printed literature, editorial pages, and academic materials. It feels composed and familiar rather than trendy, with a quiet elegance suited to long-form reading.
Designed to provide a dependable, classic text face with familiar serif conventions, aiming for readability and typographic neutrality while retaining subtle, historically rooted detailing.
Spacing appears even and measured, producing a smooth gray value in paragraph settings. Details like the pronounced Q tail and the gently cupped serifs add character without becoming decorative, keeping the design comfortably within conventional text typography.