Serif Normal Ipmin 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text reading, classic voice, editorial polish, formal tone, print tradition, bracketed, ball terminals, vertical stress, crisp, stately.
A traditional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a predominantly vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, with crisp, slightly flared terminals that keep edges sharp without feeling brittle. Proportions are fairly compact and text-oriented, with sturdy capitals and a measured lowercase rhythm; curves are smooth and controlled, and joins stay clean at typical reading sizes. Numerals follow the same disciplined contrast and serif treatment, reading evenly alongside the letters.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where contrast and serif detail support a refined texture. It also performs nicely for pull quotes, section heads, and formal headlines that benefit from a stately, traditional voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting authority and refinement. Its high-contrast, engraved-like detailing gives it a dignified, editorial feel suited to serious, established contexts rather than casual or playful ones.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that delivers a familiar literary tone with polished detailing. Its emphasis on clear structure, bracketed serifs, and controlled modulation suggests a focus on readability and classic typography conventions.
Letterforms show a consistent, disciplined construction: strong verticals, carefully handled bowls, and terminals that add character through subtle flare rather than ornament. The italic is not shown; the samples suggest the roman is optimized for continuous text with a clear, steady rhythm.