Serif Normal Iplil 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, versatility, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, rounded serifs, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently rounded serifs and a steady, bookish texture. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions into the serifs, and terminals are mostly softly finished rather than sharp. The lowercase has open counters and a readable, even rhythm, while the capitals are proportioned for traditional titling with slightly varied widths that avoid a rigid, monoline feel. Numerals share the same text-like color and modest contrast, fitting comfortably into running copy.
This font is well suited to book interiors and other long-form editorial settings where an even typographic color and familiar serif forms support sustained reading. It can also serve in reports and academic materials, and in headings when a traditional, authoritative tone is desired without looking ornate.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting familiarity and trust. Its measured contrast and softened serif shaping convey a calm, formal voice rather than a decorative or flamboyant one. The result feels suited to established institutions and long-form reading contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that balances classic proportions with comfortable readability. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs prioritize a smooth reading rhythm and a restrained, traditional voice for print-like typography.
Curves are broadly drawn and consistent, with rounded joins that help keep the page color smooth. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a stable roman suited to continuous text, with punctuation and ampersand matching the same traditional serif language.