Serif Normal Ibkih 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, legal, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, scholarly, readability, tradition, compact setting, formal tone, bracketed serifs, transitional, vertical stress, crisp terminals, compact spacing.
A conventional serif with compact proportions and a steady, moderately contrasted stroke. Serifs are bracketed and relatively crisp, with a consistent rhythm and firm verticals that give text a clean, orderly texture. Counters are fairly closed and the overall fit reads tight, helping lines set with a compact, efficient color. Uppercase forms feel structured and slightly condensed, while lowercase maintains straightforward book-face construction with clear joins and restrained detailing.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support formal documents—reports, legal or policy materials, and institutional communications—where compact setting and a conservative typographic tone are beneficial.
The tone is traditional and serious, leaning toward editorial and academic rather than decorative. It conveys credibility and restraint, with a slightly stern, institutional flavor that suits formal communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif: compact, efficient in composition, and focused on maintaining an even reading texture with familiar, print-rooted forms.
In the text sample, the tight spacing and compact letterforms create a dense page color that remains controlled, especially in capitals and numerals. Numerals appear lining with oldstyle-like curvature in some figures, reinforcing a print-oriented, classical impression.