Serif Normal Ibmov 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, certificates, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, traditional, text readability, classic tone, editorial presence, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, sturdy, high-ink.
A robust serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and clearly modulated strokes that stay on the sturdy side rather than delicate. The capitals are broad and firmly constructed, with compact counters and confident vertical stress, while the lowercase shows slightly calligraphic shaping in bowls and shoulders. Round letters read full and weighty, and the numerals match the text tone with solid, traditional forms. Overall spacing and proportions favor strong texture and even rhythm in paragraph settings.
It fits well in editorial layouts, book typography, and long-form reading where a traditional serif voice is desired, especially at moderate sizes that can carry its strong color. The weight also suits headlines, pull quotes, and formal branding applications that benefit from an established, authoritative feel.
The face conveys a classic, bookish seriousness with an editorial, institutional tone. Its heavy presence feels authoritative and traditional, leaning toward established print conventions rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a stronger-than-average presence, balancing classical proportions with sturdy detailing for clear, confident reading and impactful editorial emphasis.
In text, the dense color and relatively tight inner spaces produce a dark, confident page texture. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a consistent roman voice with lively, slightly organic joins and terminals that keep it from feeling purely geometric.