Serif Normal Ifbid 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, text setting, tradition, editorial utility, classic tone, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, refined, crisp.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a measured, even rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with smooth transitions into the serifs, and terminals feel gently tapered rather than blunt. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open counters in letters like “e” and “a” and a steady baseline presence. The overall drawing favors clarity over idiosyncrasy, with a slightly calligraphic underpinning in the curves and joins.
It is well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other text-heavy settings where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support formal documents, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a conservative, established typographic palette.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone associated with traditional publishing and academic or institutional material. Its restraint and clean serif treatment read as trustworthy and formal, without feeling overly ornate. In text, it produces a composed, literary color suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar publishing aesthetic. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and composed proportions suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading and typographic neutrality.
Uppercase forms appear stately and well-proportioned, pairing comfortably with the lowercase for mixed-case setting. Numerals are straightforward and text-friendly in feel, matching the serif detailing and contrast of the letters. In the paragraph sample, spacing and word shapes remain stable, giving the page a familiar, editorial texture.