Serif Normal Ibboh 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marbach' by Hoftype, 'Annexxus' by Kustomtype, 'Accia Moderato' and 'Accia Piano' by Mint Type, and 'Convey' by Wannatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, publishing, reports, traditional, bookish, formal, trustworthy, readability, classic tone, text setting, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, open counters, balanced proportions, moderate stroke contrast.
A conventional serif with bracketed wedge-like serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and steady vertical stress. The letterforms keep open counters and rounded bowls, with a measured, book-text rhythm and comfortable spacing. Uppercase proportions are sturdy and classical, while lowercase forms show a readable, traditional build with a two-storey “a” and compact, well-contained shapes. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-inflected, text-friendly construction, mixing ascenders/descenders for a natural line texture.
Well suited to body text in books and editorial layouts where a calm, traditional serif texture supports extended reading. It also fits academic and institutional materials, reports, and other content that benefits from a formal, established typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking classic book typography and institutional seriousness. It reads as composed and dependable rather than trendy, with a familiar, authoritative voice suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar shapes, moderated contrast, and bracketed serifs combine to prioritize readability and a classic, professional appearance in continuous reading.
Terminals and serifs stay crisp without becoming sharp or spiky, keeping the texture even across mixed-case text. Round letters (like O/C/e) remain generous and open, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) feel firm and stable, reinforcing a classical, print-oriented character.