Serif Other Ipra 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titling, editorial, invitations, literary branding, packaging, classic, formal, literary, refined, stately, classic elegance, formal tone, print tradition, display refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, transitional, wedge serifs.
This serif typeface shows pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes with crisp, bracketed serifs that often resolve into slightly wedge-like terminals. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while joins and shoulders have a subtly calligraphic modulation rather than purely geometric construction. Capitals feel slightly narrow and monumental, with tapered diagonals and strong vertical stress; lowercase forms keep a steady, readable rhythm with traditional proportions and clearly differentiated lettershapes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant bowls and tapered terminals that match the text color in running copy.
Well suited for editorial typography, book covers, and long-form display where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support formal branding, invitations, and premium packaging when set at sizes that allow the fine hairlines and serif shaping to remain clear.
Overall it conveys a traditional, bookish tone with a poised, cultured formality. The sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs add a sense of refinement and ceremony, making the voice feel more classic than contemporary.
The letterforms suggest an intention to evoke classical print traditions while adding a touch of ornamental sharpness through high contrast and tapered, wedge-like endings. It appears designed to balance readability with a more ceremonial, title-friendly presence.
The design’s contrast and fine hairlines become more apparent at larger sizes, where the tapered terminals and bracket transitions read as deliberate detailing. In the sample text, the texture stays even but the thins and sharp ends give it a slightly decorative edge compared with plain oldstyle text serifs.