Serif Normal Ibboh 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ysobel' by Monotype and 'Felice' by Nootype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, academic publishing, formal, literary, authoritative, traditional, text readability, classic tone, editorial utility, typographic tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, teardrop terminals, sculpted curves, bookish.
A conventional text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The shapes show a lively, calligraphic underpinning: curves swell and taper smoothly, and terminals often finish in soft teardrops or rounded wedges rather than abrupt cuts. Proportions feel balanced and readable, with moderate counters and a steady rhythm across lines; capitals are stately and slightly condensed in feel, while lowercase forms maintain clear differentiation and stable spacing. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and descenders that integrate naturally with running text.
Well suited for extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a strong serif voice and clear text rhythm are important. It can also support headlines and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative look is desired, especially in print-oriented designs.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting seriousness and polish without feeling ornate. It reads as established and trustworthy—well suited to contexts where tradition and clarity are valued.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that combines classical proportions with a distinctly modeled, high-contrast stroke treatment. Its oldstyle numerals and refined terminals suggest an emphasis on comfortable long-form composition and a historically grounded aesthetic.
Diagonal strokes and joins show careful shaping, giving the design a subtly dynamic texture at text sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates consistent color and an even typographic cadence in paragraphs and display settings.