Serif Normal Ifbul 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, longform, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, calm, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, versatility, formal tone, bracketed, crisp, balanced, sharp, open.
This is a traditional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a steady, readable rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation, with sturdy verticals and finer connecting curves, producing a crisp color without feeling brittle. Capitals are proportioned with restrained elegance—broad rounds (C, O) and confidently shaped diagonals (V, W, X)—while lowercase forms are open and familiar, with a two-storey a and g and a compact, unobtrusive f. Numerals are classic and text-oriented in feel, with moderate width variation across glyphs and consistent spacing that supports continuous reading.
Well suited to long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, journals, and magazine text where an even typographic color and familiar serif forms aid comprehension. It also works effectively for formal documents, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, conveying trust and editorial seriousness rather than display flamboyance. Its controlled contrast and conventional proportions give it a composed, academic voice that feels at home in established publishing and institutional contexts.
The font appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: conservative letterforms, consistent proportions, and moderate stroke modulation aim to produce comfortable readability and a timeless look across paragraphs and headings.
The design favors clarity over idiosyncrasy: terminals are clean, counters are generous, and round letters maintain smooth curves with minimal eccentricity. The Q uses a distinctive, gently sweeping tail that adds a subtle note of personality without disrupting the otherwise conventional texture.