Serif Normal Ipkun 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, long-form, magazines, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, editorial tone, timelessness, readability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, humanist, warm.
A classic text serif with bracketed serifs, softly tapered strokes, and moderate modulation that reads as neither starkly Didone nor heavy slab. The capitals are stately and fairly wide, with crisp terminals and a traditional, bookish rhythm. Lowercase forms show humanist influence: the a is double‑storey, the e has a gently angled crossbar, and the g is single‑storey with a distinct ear. Curves are smooth and open, joins are controlled, and the overall color on the page is even without feeling mechanical.
Well suited to extended reading in books and editorial layouts where a steady rhythm and comfortable serif structure matter. It can also support formal communication—reports, academic material, and institutional print—where a conventional, dependable voice is needed.
The tone is traditional and trustworthy, with a calm, academic presence. It conveys a sense of heritage and editorial polish, suitable for settings where familiarity and authority are desirable.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional reading serif that prioritizes clarity and continuity across mixed-case text. Its softened modulation and bracketed serifs aim to provide a familiar literary texture while staying clean and controlled in modern composition.
Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures) with varying heights and pronounced curves, helping them blend into running text. The italic is not shown, but the roman exhibits subtle calligraphic cues in its stroke endings and serif shaping that keep it warm rather than austere.