Serif Normal Ipbum 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, long text, classic, bookish, formal, scholarly, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic reference, text economy, bracketed, transitional, calligraphic, crisp, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, readable rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while joins and terminals stay crisp without feeling sharp. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with a relatively generous x-height and clear differentiation between rounds and straights. The lowercase shows traditional, two-storey forms (notably in a and g), and the numerals follow an oldstyle pattern with varying heights, reinforcing a classic page-text texture.
Well-suited for book typography, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability is important. It also fits reports, academic material, and other formal documents that benefit from a classic serif voice, with enough presence for headings while remaining primarily optimized for text.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an editorial polish that feels established rather than trendy. It reads as calm and authoritative, suited to settings where clarity and credibility matter.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that delivers a familiar reading experience. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest an emphasis on comfortable, traditional composition and an authoritative typographic tone.
In running text, the spacing and stroke modulation create an even color on the page, while capitals remain dignified and slightly reserved. The letterforms avoid exaggerated quirks, relying instead on familiar serif detailing and steady proportions for character.