Serif Normal Ipbor 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, publishing, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, authoritative.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-forward rhythm. The letterforms show gently flared terminals and subtly calligraphic joins that keep counters open and shapes well defined at reading sizes. Capitals are broad and stately with balanced proportions, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar forms and a slightly lively, oldstyle-like flow. Figures appear proportional and serifed, matching the overall text color and texture of the alphabet.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desired. It also fits academic and institutional materials—reports, brochures, and formal communications—where clarity and a traditional tone matter.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone with an editorial seriousness. Its measured contrast and traditional detailing suggest authority and familiarity rather than display eccentricity, making it feel dependable and literary.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and an established typographic flavor. Its restrained modulation and bracketed serif treatment aim to provide a stable, professional voice across continuous text and headings.
Spacing in the sample text reads even and calm, producing a consistent gray value across lines. Terminals and serifs are crisp without becoming sharp, and the overall construction favors legibility and conventional typographic manners.