Serif Normal Ipdef 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print text, timelessness, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, tapered, crisp.
A classic serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and a calm, even texture. Strokes show moderate modulation with tapered terminals that feel subtly calligraphic rather than purely geometric. Proportions are balanced and conventional, with open counters and steady spacing that hold together well in paragraphs. Uppercase forms are clean and measured, while lowercase includes a two-storey g and other familiar text-book shapes, supporting a consistent, readable rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar serif structure support comfortable scanning. It also fits formal communication—reports, academic materials, and print collateral—where a conventional, reputable tone is desirable.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, leaning toward formal editorial typography. It conveys refinement and trust through restrained detailing, with just enough stroke modulation to feel crafted and established rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a composed page rhythm. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a timeless, literary voice that works across extended text and formal headings without feeling overly stylized.
The numerals appear lining and straightforward, matching the text color without drawing undue attention. Overall letterforms favor clarity over idiosyncrasy, with crisp joins and restrained terminals that keep the page color even at text sizes.