Serif Normal Ipnet 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ashbury' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, body text, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, versatility, bracketed, flared, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters.
A traditional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and gently modulated strokes. Letterforms show an oldstyle influence: rounded bowls, open counters, and a steady rhythm that reads comfortably in continuous text. Curves transition smoothly into stems, terminals are softly finished rather than sharp, and spacing feels even without looking mechanically rigid. Numerals follow the same restrained, text-oriented character, with clear forms and modest detailing.
Well suited to book interiors, editorial layouts, and other reading-focused typography where a steady texture and conventional forms are desirable. It can also support formal print materials such as reports or programs, and works for headings when set with moderate sizes and comfortable tracking.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and a calm, cultured voice. It feels familiar and trustworthy, with a quiet elegance suited to long-form reading rather than display eccentricity.
Designed to provide a familiar, highly readable serif voice with traditional proportions and restrained contrast, aiming for dependable performance in text-heavy settings while retaining a refined, literary character.
Uppercase proportions are balanced and somewhat stately, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a consistent baseline. Distinctive shapes—such as the angled leg on R, the generous Q tail, and the traditional two-storey g—reinforce a conventional text-serif personality.