Serif Normal Iprer 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, literary fiction, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, vintage, readability, traditional text, print flavor, editorial tone, literary setting, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and softly tapered, slightly flared terminals. Strokes show moderate modulation with a subtly calligraphic axis, producing a steady, readable texture in text. Proportions run on the broader side with generous sidebearings and open counters, while curves stay rounded and calm rather than sharp. Uppercase forms feel dignified and traditional; lowercase includes a double-storey “g” and “a”, with compact bowls and sturdy stems. Numerals appear oldstyle, blending smoothly with lowercase rhythm rather than standing rigidly on the baseline.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an unobtrusive serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for headings and pull quotes when paired with generous leading, maintaining a traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, evoking printed literature and editorial typography. Its gentle stroke shaping and rounded serifs lend a courteous, slightly vintage warmth without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that delivers a familiar, print-oriented reading experience. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest an emphasis on literary composition and comfortable continuous text.
Serifs remain consistent across the set, with visible bracketing that softens joins and helps continuity in running text. The design prioritizes stable word shapes and a relaxed rhythm, with punctuation and dots rendered plainly for clarity.