Serif Normal Ipbuh 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book layout, editorial, long reading, academic, classic, bookish, traditional, literary, warm, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text economy, classic voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, readable, texty.
A traditional serif with bracketed, softly flared serifs and gently tapered strokes that suggest a calligraphic, oldstyle construction. Curves are round and open with moderate apertures, while joins and terminals stay smooth rather than sharp. Proportions feel slightly compact with a relatively low x-height against taller ascenders, and the overall rhythm is even and comfortable in continuous text. Figures are straightforward and lining in feel, with open bowls and modest stroke modulation that keeps color consistent across lines.
Well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and an established typographic voice are desired. It can also serve effectively in headings and pull quotes when a classic serif tone is needed without high-contrast drama.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone—familiar, trustworthy, and quietly formal without feeling rigid. Its softened serifs and restrained contrast add warmth and a slightly historical, literary character that suits long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, dependable text serif: balancing traditional forms and moderate stroke modulation to produce an even, readable texture for extended passages while retaining a distinctly classic flavor.
Capital forms show traditional detailing (notably in letters like Q, R, and G) and maintain a steady, conventional silhouette. Lowercase forms keep counters clear and round, with unobtrusive terminals and a stable baseline presence that supports paragraph texture.