Serif Normal Ipben 12 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, academic, print, classic, bookish, formal, literary, reserved, readability, text setting, editorial utility, classic tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, crisp, balanced, traditional, refined.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and crisp, tapered terminals. Proportions are balanced and slightly compact, with rounded bowls and steady vertical stress that supports an even, readable rhythm in text. The uppercase is stately and straightforward, while the lowercase keeps familiar text-face construction with clear counters and restrained curves; numerals align comfortably with the text color and maintain consistent serif treatment.
Well-suited to body text in books, journals, and other editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady texture are desired. It can also serve for academic and institutional materials—reports, programs, and brochures—where clarity and a traditional tone are important.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial polish rather than display theatrics. It feels formal and dependable, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading and institutional settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic neutrality while retaining classic serif detailing. Its controlled contrast and restrained terminals aim to produce an even, professional page color across extended passages.
Serifs are consistently shaped and not exaggerated, helping the face hold together in paragraphs while still showing crisp detail at larger sizes. Spacing appears conventional and measured, producing a stable gray value in the sample text.