Serif Normal Iplev 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, magazines, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, scholarly, readability, text setting, classic tone, print heritage, bracketed, oldstyle, rounded, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif presents sturdy, softly rounded letterforms with bracketed serifs and gently modulated curves. Strokes stay mostly even with only subtle thick–thin variation, giving the design a calm, steady texture on the page. The proportions are traditional and readable, with open counters, a moderate x-height, and smooth joins that avoid sharp corners. Capitals feel stately and restrained, while the lowercase shows a slightly warm, oldstyle rhythm in letters like a, e, and g. Numerals are clear and conventional, matching the text color and serif treatment of the alphabet.
Well-suited for extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a stable serif texture is desired. It also fits reports, academic materials, and other contexts that benefit from a conventional, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed books, editorial writing, and institutional communication. Its softened details add a touch of warmth, balancing formality with approachability. The result feels dependable and familiar rather than attention-seeking.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, print-rooted character. Its softened bracketing and restrained contrast aim to keep pages comfortable to read while maintaining a formal, classic presence.
Serifs are pronounced but not heavy, and terminals tend toward rounded or subtly tapered finishes, producing a smooth reading rhythm. Spacing appears even in running text, supporting a cohesive paragraph color without looking rigid or mechanical.