Serif Normal Ipmiy 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, longform, magazines, newspapers, essays, classic, literary, formal, editorial, traditional, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed, transitional, crisp, balanced, refined.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Capitals are proportioned with a restrained, slightly condensed feel, while the lowercase is compact and even, with clear, rounded bowls and neatly finished terminals. Serifs are crisp and not overly long, producing a clean baseline and predictable spacing. Figures and punctuation match the text color well, giving the design a cohesive, workmanlike texture in continuous reading.
It performs best in text-forward settings such as books, editorial layouts, reports, and other long-form reading where consistency and a comfortable serif texture matter. It can also serve well for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, composed presence is desired without high drama.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, formal voice suited to traditional typography. It reads as dependable and familiar rather than expressive or decorative, projecting clarity and authority on the page.
The design intention appears to be a straightforward, broadly useful text serif that delivers familiar proportions, reliable readability, and a polished but unobtrusive typographic color across paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
In the sample text, the font maintains an even gray value and stable line rhythm, with enough contrast to feel refined without becoming fragile. The italic is not shown, and the roman style shown here prioritizes legibility and typographic neutrality.