Serif Normal Inbos 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, literary titles, print publishing, classic, bookish, formal, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text workhorse, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a gently calligraphic, modulated stroke. Capitals are sturdy and fairly wide, with sharp terminals and crisp joins, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm and open counters for continuous reading. Curves are smooth and slightly organic (not overly geometric), and the overall color stays even on the line with clear letter separation. Numerals follow the same text-friendly approach, mixing round forms with a few lively terminals for a traditional, literary feel.
Well suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a conventional voice are desired. It can also serve for chapter titles, pull quotes, and formal print materials that benefit from a traditional serif texture.
The tone is classic and bookish, projecting a familiar, editorial seriousness rather than a trendy or experimental voice. Its restrained detailing and balanced proportions read as formal and dependable, with a subtle touch of old-world refinement.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif that leans on established book typography conventions. Its goal seems to be comfortable reading and a timeless, reputable tone, with modest calligraphic flavor to keep the texture lively.
Several forms show traditional text-serif cues, such as a two-storey “g” with an ear, a compact “e” with a defined crossbar, and a “Q” with a pronounced tail. The serifs and terminals have a slightly flared, cut-by-pen character that adds warmth without becoming ornate.