Serif Normal Ifbus 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, formal invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, space saving, traditional tone, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic stress, vertical emphasis, crisp joins.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with a largely vertical stress and sharply tapered strokes. Serifs are bracketed and relatively small, with wedge-like finishing on many terminals that gives the outlines a crisp, cut-in feel. Capitals are tall and stately with compact widths, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm and a moderate x-height; ascenders are prominent and curves are tightly drawn. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and narrow set widths that suit dense text settings.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, especially when space is tight. It also performs nicely for chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined print applications that benefit from high-contrast elegance.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, suggesting bookish authority and a measured, professional voice. Its sharp contrast and restrained proportions lend a slightly ceremonial, old-style elegance without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, literature-oriented serif with an emphasis on refinement and economy of width. It aims to balance traditional letterform cues with a crisp, high-contrast finish for authoritative text and display use.
In running text, the strong contrast and fine joins create a bright, high-definition texture, while the narrow proportions help conserve horizontal space. The font’s detailing is most apparent at larger sizes, where the tapered terminals and bracketed serifs read as deliberate refinement.