Serif Normal Ihbus 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Span' by Jamie Clarke Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, longform, classic, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, print tradition, bracketed, wedge serifs, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
This typeface is a conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs that often resolve into small wedge-like terminals. Curves are smooth and fairly open, with a measured rhythm and moderate proportions that feel comfortable in continuous text. The lowercase shows a traditional structure with a two-storey “a” and “g,” tapered entry/exit strokes, and a slight calligraphic influence in how strokes expand and thin. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varied heights and extenders that align visually with the lowercase texture.
It is well suited to books, essays, and other long-form reading where a familiar serif texture and clear letterforms support comfortable scanning. The refined contrast and crisp finishing also make it a strong choice for editorial layouts, headings in magazines, and formal communication where a classic voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with a formal, bookish presence that reads as traditional rather than trendy. Its high-contrast stroke behavior adds a refined, editorial character that suits serious and established settings.
The design appears intended to provide a trustworthy, traditional text serif with a polished, high-contrast look and a comfortable reading rhythm. Its oldstyle numerals and restrained, calligraphic detailing suggest an emphasis on literary and editorial typography over overt display effects.
Capital forms feel stately with sharp apexes and clean internal counter shapes, while the spacing and sidebearings produce a steady, readable color at paragraph sizes. Small details—like the tapered terminals and bracket transitions—reinforce a print-oriented, typographic tradition.