Serif Normal Ifbuz 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evoque' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, essays, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, classic voice, editorial clarity, formal tone, print tradition, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, tight spacing, crisp.
A crisp text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs. The letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with relatively tight fit and a steady, even rhythm in running text. Strokes show a clear vertical stress; joins and serifs are neatly tapered rather than blunt, and many terminals finish with a sharp, chiseled feel. Numerals and capitals read cleanly at display sizes while maintaining a bookish, text-face structure.
Well-suited to editorial layouts and long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired, including books, magazines, and newspaper-style columns. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and formal captions when a traditional, authoritative tone is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, recalling familiar book and newspaper typography. Its high-contrast detailing and precise serifs give it a composed, slightly ceremonial voice suited to serious or literary contexts rather than casual or playful ones.
The font appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for composed reading, combining classic proportions with crisp, high-contrast detailing to deliver a refined, authoritative typographic color.
The design balances refined detailing with straightforward construction, avoiding overt calligraphic flourish. In the sample text, the compact proportions create an efficient, column-friendly texture, with clear word shapes and a restrained elegance.