Serif Normal Ihbel 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, longform, branding, classic, formal, literary, scholarly, readability, tradition, authority, text setting, editorial clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flared, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and a moderately modulated stroke. Capitals are open and rounded with restrained, classical proportions, while the lowercase shows a relatively short x-height and compact rhythm. Curves transition smoothly into stems, terminals are crisp rather than blunt, and counters remain clear at text sizes. The overall color is even, with subtle width variation across letters that keeps words lively without feeling decorative.
Well-suited to extended reading in books and long-form editorial layouts, where its compact lowercase and steady texture support dense typography. It also works for institutional or cultural branding, headings, and pull quotes that benefit from a traditional, reputable serif voice.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone—measured, reputable, and slightly old-world. Its restrained contrast and familiar serif vocabulary suggest authority and careful editorial polish rather than display drama.
Designed to function as a conventional text serif that prioritizes familiarity, readability, and typographic versatility. The controlled modulation and bracketed serifs aim for a dependable page color with just enough classical character to feel crafted.
Distinctive details include a looped, calligraphic tail on the capital Q and a double-storey g with a compact ear, reinforcing a classic text-face sensibility. Numerals appear lining and proportional, matching the serifed structure and maintaining consistent texture alongside capitals.