Serif Normal Ibbis 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Agatho' by Andfonts, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Campan' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' by Monotype, 'NS Philapost' by Novi Souldado, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, editorial, book covers, branding, traditional, authoritative, literary, classic, clarity, tradition, presence, credibility, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, warm.
A sturdy serif with bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke that keeps counters open while maintaining a dark, weighty color on the page. The letterforms show oldstyle influence: rounded joins, subtly flared terminals, and a slightly calligraphic rhythm rather than rigid geometric construction. Curves are full and smooth, with compact apertures and a consistent, confident baseline presence; numerals and capitals read solid and formal without feeling overly sharp or brittle.
Well suited for headlines and subheads in editorial layouts, as well as book covers and identity work that needs a classic serif voice. Its dense texture also supports short paragraphs, pull quotes, and packaging or labels where a traditional, high-contrast serif feel would be too delicate.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, projecting authority and seriousness with a warm, bookish undercurrent. It feels familiar and dependable, suited to content that benefits from tradition and credibility rather than novelty.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif with a strong typographic presence, combining traditional proportions and bracketed serifs with enough weight to hold up in prominent settings. It aims for familiar text-serif credibility while remaining impactful for display use.
In text, the heavy color and firm serifs create strong emphasis and clear word shapes, making it especially effective at display-to-subhead sizes where the robust details stay crisp. The design balances firmness with a mild humanist softness, avoiding extreme contrast while still showing clear serif structure.