Serif Normal Ifbab 18 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, lively rhythm.
This serif typeface shows softly bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and an oldstyle-influenced construction with gently tapered joins. Capitals are sturdy and slightly wide-set, with clear, traditional proportions and a calm baseline presence. The lowercase features a two-storey “a” and “g,” rounded bowls with open apertures, and subtly varying stem weights that create a natural reading texture. Numerals align with the same moderate contrast and traditional shapes, with a gently curving “2” and a more diagonal, flowing “7,” contributing to a human, bookish feel.
It suits long-form reading such as book interiors, articles, and essays, where the moderate contrast and open counters support comfortable scanning. It also works well for scholarly or institutional materials—reports, programs, and formal correspondence—where a conventional serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literate, evoking printed books, essays, and editorial settings. Its restrained contrast and softly modeled details feel trustworthy and established, with a hint of warmth from the calligraphic modulation.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif with subtle oldstyle flavor—prioritizing familiar letterforms, even color on the page, and a dependable editorial presence while retaining a gently human, calligraphic touch.
Spacing appears balanced with a steady, text-forward rhythm rather than a tightly engineered display stance. The italic is not shown, but the roman’s lively terminals and bracketed serifs give the face enough character to hold up in larger sizes without becoming ornate.