Serif Normal Inbab 15 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form reading, essays, print typography, classic, bookish, refined, literary, traditional, text readability, classic tone, editorial versatility, print tradition, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, humanist, open counters.
This typeface is a conventional text serif with bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic, oldstyle influence. Strokes show clear modulation with tapered joins and rounded transitions, producing a lively but controlled rhythm in text. The proportions are balanced and slightly varied from glyph to glyph, with moderately wide capitals, open bowls, and smooth curves in C, O, and G. Lowercase forms appear traditional and readable, with a two-storey g, a modestly angled stress, and unobtrusive terminals; numerals are classic in feel with elegant curves and restrained finishing.
Well-suited to book interiors, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a familiar serif texture and steady rhythm are desirable. It also works for headings and pull quotes that benefit from a classic, cultivated voice without becoming overly decorative.
Overall it conveys a familiar, literary tone—measured and refined rather than flashy. The crisp serifs and nuanced contrast add a sense of formality, while the soft curvature and humanist shaping keep it approachable for continuous reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional reading serif that blends typographic familiarity with gentle calligraphic nuance. Its moderate proportions and clear modulation aim to produce an even, comfortable text color across paragraphs while retaining a refined, print-oriented character.
In the sample text, the face maintains even color and comfortable spacing at larger sizes, with punctuation and capitals remaining calm and well-integrated. The design favors clarity over ornament, relying on subtle modulation and carefully shaped serifs for character.