Serif Normal Ibmor 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, bookish, space saving, classic tone, strong presence, print feel, bracketed, high-waisted, beaked, crisp, sturdy.
A compact serif with strong vertical stress and bracketed wedge-like serifs that read crisp and sturdy at display sizes. Stems are robust with moderate thinning in joins and curves, producing a clear but not delicate contrast. Proportions are condensed, with tall capitals and relatively small lowercase bodies; ascenders are prominent and the overall x-height sits low, giving the line a high-waisted, old-style rhythm. Terminals often finish with slightly beaked or tapered endings, and counters stay fairly tight, reinforcing the dense, dark color on the page.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and titling where a compact width and strong serif presence are desirable—such as editorial layouts, book and magazine titles, and traditional branding. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when a dense, classic texture is acceptable and generous leading is available.
The tone is classic and authoritative, evoking traditional print typography and editorial seriousness. Its condensed stance and emphatic serifs add a slightly dramatic, declarative feel suited to headlines that need weight without taking much horizontal space.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a condensed footprint, balancing sturdy strokes with refined, bracketed serifs for clear, assertive typography. It prioritizes strong page presence and classic proportions over openness and neutrality.
The numerals appear sturdy and compact, matching the uppercase for presence in titling contexts. In running sample text the texture is dense with pronounced verticals, while serifs and tapered terminals keep it from feeling purely geometric or slab-like.