Serif Normal Ipdek 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, neutrality, text setting, professional tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic stress, rounded terminals, open apertures.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and a slightly calligraphic stress that keeps the color even across text. The capitals are proportioned with wide, rounded bowls (C, O, Q) and crisp, tapered joins, while the lowercase shows compact, readable forms with a two-storey a and g, modest ascenders, and softly cupped serifs. Curves are smooth and full, terminals are rounded rather than sharp, and the numerals follow lining proportions with restrained contrast and clear, stable shapes.
It works well for long-form reading such as books, articles, and essays, and it also fits reports, academic materials, and other professional documents where a familiar serif voice supports clarity. The restrained contrast and traditional detailing make it a solid choice for headlines at moderate sizes as well as body text.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an understated formality that reads as established and dependable. It feels suited to institutional and editorial contexts rather than overtly expressive display.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, moderate stroke modulation, and bracketed serifs aimed at comfortable readability and a classic typographic voice.
In running text, the rhythm is steady and comfortable, with clear differentiation between similar forms and a balanced relationship between round letters and straighter stems. The italic is not shown, and the roman maintains a calm, conservative presence without exaggerated details.