Serif Other Ildib 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, bookish, heritage, friendly, sturdy, impact, readability, traditional tone, approachability, bracketed, rounded, soft terminals, large serifs, ink-trap hint.
A sturdy serif with generous, rounded bracketed serifs and full, weighty curves. Strokes are fairly even with modest modulation, and many terminals and joins feel softened, giving the letters a slightly cushioned, sculpted look. Counters are open and round, while the serifs are prominent and sometimes flare subtly, creating a rhythmic, confident texture in text. The lowercase shows a traditional, readable build with a compact, solid color and clear differentiation in forms like a, g, and y; numerals are similarly robust and straightforward.
Well suited to editorial headlines, pull quotes, book and magazine typography, and branding that benefits from a traditional yet personable voice. The strong serifs and dense color make it effective for posters and packaging, while the open counters support readable longer-form settings when given adequate size and leading.
The overall tone is classic and trustworthy with a warm, approachable edge. It reads as literary and institutional rather than sleek, suggesting print traditions while remaining friendly and legible at display and text sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic serif voice with softened details—balancing authoritative, traditional letterforms with rounded shaping for approachability and strong impact.
The spacing and proportions produce a lively, slightly irregular rhythm typical of sturdier old-style-inspired serifs, with noticeable serif presence and rounded shaping that helps prevent the heavy weight from feeling harsh. The design maintains clarity in dense lines, with strong silhouettes that hold up well in headings.