Serif Normal Ifleb 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, scholarly, readability, tradition, credibility, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, refined.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and a softly modulated stroke that reads as moderately contrasted without feeling delicate. The letterforms have a calm, even rhythm, with rounded joins and subtly tapered terminals that keep counters open and text color steady. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in feel, while the lowercase shows an oldstyle influence—most notably in the two‑storey “a,” the compact “e,” and the gently calligraphic flow through curves and diagonals. Numerals follow the same restrained, text-oriented construction, maintaining consistent weight and proportions alongside the letters.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a steady, familiar serif texture is desirable. It also fits academic or institutional communication, reports, and other settings that benefit from a conservative, polished typographic voice.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, suggesting editorial authority and familiarity. It feels composed and traditional rather than flashy, lending a sense of credibility and permanence suited to long-form reading.
This design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: classical proportions, moderate contrast, and bracketed serifs prioritize readability and typographic neutrality while retaining a refined, literary character.
In the text sample, spacing and proportions support a stable, continuous line, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/J and O/Q) and a balanced presence of serifs that anchors lines without creating harsh texture. The ampersand and punctuation sit comfortably within the same restrained, conventional style.