Serif Normal Ifbul 5 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print realism, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, open counters, humanist.
A traditional text serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and an even, bookish rhythm. The capitals are well-proportioned with crisp terminals and a slightly calligraphic feel in the joins and curves, while the lowercase shows compact proportions, clear apertures, and sturdy stems. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) have smooth, rounded bowls, and the Q features a distinctive sweeping tail. Figures are proportional and align comfortably with the text color, keeping a measured, readable presence in running copy.
Well-suited to book and long-form reading, editorial layouts, and academic or institutional documents where a conventional serif voice is expected. It can also serve for formal titles and pull quotes when a classic, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and composed, evoking printed literature and editorial work. It feels authoritative without being rigid, with enough warmth in the curves and serif shaping to read as cultivated rather than austere.
Designed to deliver a dependable, traditional serif voice for continuous reading, balancing crisp serif definition with smooth curves and restrained modulation to maintain clarity and a familiar typographic texture.
In text, the spacing and letterfit create a steady, familiar color suited to long passages. The combination of crisp serifs and moderate stroke modulation gives it clarity at display sizes while retaining a conventional, comfortable texture in paragraphs.