Serif Normal Ibbum 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, reports, academic, legal, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, readability, traditional tone, text setting, neutrality, editorial utility, bracketed, crisp, balanced, traditional, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, clear stroke modulation, and a steady, even color in text. Proportions feel balanced and slightly on the narrow-to-moderate side, with smooth curves and well-contained counters that stay open at reading sizes. Terminals and serifs are neatly finished rather than blunt, giving outlines a crisp, print-oriented character. Numerals and capitals align cleanly with the lowercase, maintaining a consistent rhythm across mixed-case settings.
Well-suited for body text in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also fits documents that benefit from a traditional, authoritative appearance—reports, academic materials, and formal communications. At larger sizes it can serve for headings and pull quotes when a classic, understated tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a reserved formality suited to long-form reading. It conveys tradition and credibility rather than novelty, making it feel at home in editorial and institutional contexts. The restrained contrast and tidy detailing give it a calm, confident voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic neutrality. Its moderate modulation, bracketed serifs, and disciplined proportions suggest a focus on producing a stable page color and a familiar, timeless voice across extended passages.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit read as even and controlled, supporting continuous reading without drawing attention to individual shapes. The forms favor clarity over idiosyncrasy, with a cohesive serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.