Serif Normal Ilbuw 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text readability, typographic neutrality, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, moderate modulation, tapered strokes, soft terminals.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, even rhythm. The letterforms show slightly tapered stems and gently flared serifs rather than blunt slabs, with rounded joins and softened terminals that keep the texture smooth in paragraph setting. Proportions feel balanced and bookish, with open counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably I/l and O/0), supporting comfortable continuous reading.
It performs best in extended reading contexts such as books, essays, editorial articles, and scholarly or institutional documents where an even typographic color and traditional serif cues help maintain readability. It can also serve for captions, footnotes, and general-purpose print typography when a conservative, familiar voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, leaning formal without feeling rigid. It evokes familiar book typography—measured, trustworthy, and quietly authoritative—suited to content-forward layouts rather than display-driven styling.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes legibility and an even page texture. Its moderate contrast and bracketed detailing aim for versatility across headings and body copy while keeping the tone established and conventional.
Uppercase forms read dignified and steady, while the lowercase maintains an unobtrusive, text-first color. Numerals appear lining and straightforward, matching the surrounding text without calling attention to themselves.