Serif Normal Ifbul 10 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal utility, bracketed, sharp, crisp, high-contrast, calligraphic.
This serif typeface shows a traditional roman structure with bracketed serifs and a clearly modulated stroke, balancing crisp terminals with smooth curves. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in footprint, with pointed apexes (notably in A and W) and firm, straight-sided stems. Lowercase forms read cleanly with compact bowls and a restrained, slightly calligraphic rhythm; the two-storey a and g are conventional, and the e has a tight, controlled eye. Numerals align with the same text-like proportions, featuring elegant curves and tapered terminals that keep the overall color even in running settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady text color are priorities. It also fits formal documents, cultural writing, and magazine typography where a refined, traditional presence supports comfortable readability.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting polish and restraint rather than exuberance. Its sharp serifs and composed proportions suggest an editorial voice—measured, authoritative, and quietly sophisticated.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif: familiar letterforms, controlled contrast, and careful serif shaping aimed at producing a stable, readable rhythm across paragraphs while still carrying a distinctly classic tone.
Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) are drawn with smooth, steady curvature and subtle thick–thin transitions, while joins and bracketing keep the outlines from feeling brittle. Spacing appears disciplined, producing a consistent texture in the sample text, and punctuation integrates neatly without drawing undue attention.