Serif Normal Ipbip 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, bookish, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, authority, bracketed, crisp, compact, oldstyle figures, ball terminals.
This serif has sturdy, bracketed serifs and a measured, text-oriented rhythm, with moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes. The outlines feel crisp and confident, with slightly tapered joins and clear, conventional proportions across caps and lowercase. Counters are open and legible, while the overall color stays even in paragraphs. The lowercase shows traditional detailing—noticeable ear and terminals, a double-storey a, and a looped g—paired with numerals that include oldstyle forms and a flowing, calligraphic 2.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where steady texture and clear serif cues aid scanning. It also fits formal documents, academic material, and brand communications that need a traditional, authoritative voice without looking ornate.
The design reads as classic and literary, with a quietly formal tone that suits traditional publishing. Its familiar shapes and restrained detailing project reliability and seriousness rather than trend-driven flair.
The font appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic voice. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim for a balanced page color and comfortable reading over extended passages.
Capitals are stately and slightly compact, with clean horizontal serifs and stable vertical stress. The ampersand is robust and conventional, and punctuation maintains the same crisp serif logic, supporting an orderly, editorial feel in continuous text.