Serif Normal Ipbov 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, authoritative, scholarly, traditional, readability, editorial text, traditional tone, general purpose, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with gently bracketed wedge serifs and a softly calligraphic stroke modulation. The letterforms show moderate, even contrast and a steady baseline rhythm, with rounded curves and restrained terminals. Uppercase proportions are classical and slightly broad, while the lowercase maintains clear apertures and balanced counters for continuous reading. Numerals are lining-style and serifed, matching the text color and overall cadence of the alphabet.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits formal documents, reports, and academic materials that benefit from a conventional, authoritative typographic voice.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its restrained details and familiar shapes give it a traditional, institutional character without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in construction, tuned for continuous reading, and versatile enough for both headings and body copy in editorial and institutional contexts.
The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a cohesive texture in paragraph settings with stable spacing and a measured, humanist-leaning rhythm. The design favors legibility and continuity over sharp, high-contrast drama.