Serif Normal Ipmum 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, literary fiction, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, print tradition, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, generous spacing.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate contrast, and gently calligraphic curves. The letterforms have open counters and a steady, readable rhythm, with rounded bowls that feel slightly organic rather than rigidly geometric. Uppercase proportions are stately and well-balanced, while the lowercase shows a comparatively short x-height with clear ascenders and descenders, giving text a bookish vertical cadence. Numerals are lining and blend smoothly with the capitals, with softly shaped terminals and consistent stroke joins.
This face is well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports sustained reading. It also works for reports, academic or institutional documents, and other settings that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and composed, evoking conventional print typography and editorial seriousness. Its restrained detailing and balanced color on the page suggest an established, dependable voice suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes legibility and a classic page color. Its proportions and restrained contrast aim to create a stable reading rhythm while keeping enough warmth in the curves to feel human and literary rather than purely mechanical.
Serif shaping stays conventional and unobtrusive, with smooth curves and controlled joins that keep texture even across mixed-case settings. The design favors clarity over display eccentricity, maintaining familiar silhouettes and comfortable spacing in paragraph text.