Serif Normal Ipguz 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, body copy, print, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, text setting, editorial utility, timeless tone, bracketed serifs, moderate stress, crisp terminals, compact spacing, oldstyle figures.
A conventional serif with compact proportions and a steady, even color on the page. Strokes are low-contrast with gently bracketed serifs and mostly rounded joins, producing a smooth reading rhythm rather than sharp calligraphic sparkle. Counters are moderately open and the curves are controlled and slightly condensed, while capitals feel sturdy and upright with restrained serifs. Lowercase forms stay straightforward and text-oriented, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a consistent, workmanlike texture across lines.
Well suited to body copy in books, essays, journals, and other editorial layouts where an even texture and familiar serif structure are priorities. It should also perform comfortably in captions and sidebars when a traditional typographic voice is desired, and in print-forward branding that benefits from a classic, literate feel.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading. It conveys an academic, editorial sensibility—reserved, dependable, and familiar—rather than overtly decorative or modernist.
The design appears intended as a practical, text-first serif that emphasizes readability and typographic neutrality, offering a classic page color with restrained detailing for sustained reading.
The numerals appear oldstyle in proportion and flow, blending naturally with lowercase text. Punctuation and basic symbols look conventional and unobtrusive, supporting continuous text settings without drawing attention.