Serif Normal Inmap 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, essays, longform, classic, bookish, refined, literary, formal, text reading, editorial clarity, traditional tone, quiet elegance, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, open counters, soft curves.
A traditional text serif with gently bracketed serifs, rounded joins, and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation without feeling sharp, and terminals tend toward tapered, slightly calligraphic finishes rather than blunt cuts. Proportions are comfortable and readable, with open apertures and generous interior spaces; capitals are stately and balanced, while lowercase forms keep a modest, workmanlike presence. The figures appear oldstyle, with varying heights and extenders that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady baseline rhythm and unobtrusive detailing help maintain comfort over long passages. It also works for formal documents and typographic settings that benefit from a familiar, traditional serif texture.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial seriousness without stiffness. Its softened serifs and measured contrast create a refined, bookish voice that feels established and trustworthy rather than trendy.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text face: familiar in structure, restrained in detail, and optimized for clarity in continuous paragraphs while retaining a quiet sense of refinement.
The italic is not shown, but the roman demonstrates consistent serif shaping across straight and curved strokes, and punctuation and spacing in the sample text feel oriented toward continuous reading. The ampersand is conventional and understated, matching the text-centric character of the design.