Serif Normal Ibkem 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, packaging, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, economy, impact, readability, density, condensed, bracketed serifs, tapered serifs, vertical stress, high stroke weight.
A condensed serif with strong vertical emphasis and compact letterforms. Strokes are firm with moderate contrast and bracketed, tapered serifs that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Proportions are tight and tall, with a relatively generous x-height for the width, and the overall rhythm is dense and economical, producing a dark, cohesive typographic color in text.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial typography where a classic serif tone is desired but horizontal space is limited. It can work for posters, book or magazine titling, packaging, and nameplates that benefit from a dense, authoritative texture. In longer passages it will create a strong, dark page color, making it best for short-to-medium text settings, pull quotes, and navigational labels.
This typeface feels assertive and editorial, with a confident, slightly formal tone. Its condensed presence and strong color read as authoritative and attention-getting, lending a classic, print-forward mood.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-saving, high-impact form. Its condensed proportions and sturdy detailing aim to maintain clarity and recognizable serif structure while producing a strong, compact text color.
The sample text shows robust, consistent spacing and a tight overall footprint, with narrow counters and emphatic verticals that reinforce the condensed feel. Numerals appear similarly compact and weighty, matching the text’s strong presence.