Serif Normal Ibraz 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria' by Alan Meeks (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, confident, traditional, authoritative, formal, impact, readability, tradition, authority, editorial voice, bracketed, beaked, robust, compact, crisp.
A robust serif with strong, bracketed serifs and a distinctly sturdy color on the page. Strokes are generally broad and steady with moderate contrast, and the joins feel solid rather than delicate. The uppercase shows classical proportions with slightly squared, weighty terminals, while the lowercase presents compact bowls and a firm, upright stance; the two-storey “g” and the beaked “t” reinforce a conventional text-serif construction. Numerals are heavy and highly legible, with generous counters and clear differentiation at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and short-form editorial typography where a strong serif presence is desired. It can also work for packaging and brand wordmarks that need a traditional, authoritative tone, and for posters or announcements where impact and legibility matter.
The overall tone is established and authoritative, with a traditional editorial voice. Its strong serifs and dense texture communicate confidence and seriousness, lending a familiar, institutional feel without looking ornamental.
The design appears intended as a strong, conventional serif optimized for impact and readability, pairing familiar book-style letterforms with a heavier, more assertive weight. It emphasizes clear silhouettes and sturdy detailing to hold up in prominent text settings.
In text, the font maintains a steady rhythm and consistent spacing, producing a dark, even typographic color. The serifs are prominent but not slab-like, and the heavier weight makes small interior spaces feel tighter, favoring larger point sizes or slightly increased tracking in longer passages.