Serif Normal Ibrul 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, magazines, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, tradition, neutrality, text setting, formality, bracketed, crisp, compact, traditional, restrained.
This serif features compact proportions with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a steady, moderate thick–thin rhythm. Strokes are clean and controlled, with mostly vertical stress and a consistent, text-oriented color. Curves are smooth and fairly taut, while terminals remain conventional rather than decorative. The lowercase shows rounded bowls and a straightforward two-storey construction where expected, and the numerals follow a traditional lining style with clear, open counters and conservative details.
Well-suited for body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits academic and corporate documents, reports, and other settings that benefit from a conventional, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking the feel of established book typography and institutional print. It reads as serious and dependable rather than expressive, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading and formal communication.
The design intent appears to be a conventional text serif optimized for readable paragraphs and familiar typographic conventions. Its details prioritize clarity, consistency, and an understated presence over stylistic novelty.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit appear measured and even, producing a stable line rhythm. The design’s compact width and restrained detailing give it an efficient, economical texture that stays legible without calling attention to itself.