Serif Normal Ipluv 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print body, long reading, academic, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text reading, classic tone, print utility, editorial clarity, literary flavor, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, readable.
This serif has an oldstyle, calligraphic construction with softly bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The rounds are generously open and slightly oval, while verticals stay steady and confident, producing a sturdy, text-first rhythm. Terminals tend toward tapered, gently cupped shapes rather than blunt endings, and the lowercase shows compact proportions with a notably short x-height and clear ascender/descender presence. Numerals sit comfortably with the letters and retain the same serifed, moderately contrasted texture.
It suits extended reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a stable, familiar serif texture is desirable. It also works well for formal headings and pull quotes when you want classic presence without extreme contrast.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting credibility and calm authority rather than flash. It feels familiar in a literary way—formal enough for institutional contexts, but warm enough for long reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif that balances classical proportions with a resilient, workmanlike texture for continuous setting. Its short x-height and pronounced ascenders/descenders suggest a traditional page color and a preference for literary typography over compact, screen-optimized proportions.
The face keeps a consistent, even color in paragraphs, with subtle liveliness from the modulation and the slightly varied widths across letters. Uppercase forms read stately and classical, while the lowercase maintains clarity through open counters and steady spacing.