Serif Normal Idbov 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, literary feel, bracketed, oldstyle, humanist, calligraphic, warm.
This is a traditional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show an oldstyle, humanist construction: rounded curves, soft joins, and a diagonal stress visible in bowls and rounds. Proportions are balanced rather than rigidly geometric, with generous counters and moderate apertures that keep text color even in paragraphs. Terminals feel subtly calligraphic, and the numerals match the text rhythm with smooth curves and restrained detailing.
It is well suited to long-form body text where a stable rhythm and comfortable serif structure aid continuous reading. The font also works well for editorial layouts, reports, and academic or institutional materials that benefit from a conventional, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting reliability and cultivated formality without feeling overly sharp or mechanical. Its warmth and measured contrast give it an established, editorial voice suited to reading and refined communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and an established, literary character. Its moderated contrast and humanist shaping aim for a calm, even page texture across both display sizes and paragraph settings.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and composed, while lowercase shapes retain a lively, handwritten influence that helps avoid monotony in running text. Spacing and serif treatment support a steady horizontal rhythm, and the punctuation and figures visually harmonize with the roman letterforms.