Serif Normal Ipbuh 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, magazines, reports, bookish, classic, warm, old-style, literary, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, text emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, moderate serifs, soft terminals, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and softly tapered terminals. The letterforms show an old-style influence with gently rounded joins, open counters, and a steady, readable rhythm in continuous text. Proportions feel slightly generous across the set, with sturdy stems and rounded curves that keep the texture even without looking mechanical.
It suits long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a stable, familiar serif texture is desired. It can also work well for reports, essays, and other text-heavy documents that need a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a warm, slightly traditional character. It evokes familiar editorial typography—serious and trustworthy—while the softened details keep it approachable rather than stark or formal.
The design appears aimed at providing a dependable, conventional text serif with a comfortable reading rhythm and subtly calligraphic shaping. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs suggest an intention to balance classic tone with practical legibility in paragraphs.
Numerals are clear and comfortably spaced, with traditional shapes that match the text color. Uppercase forms maintain a restrained presence, while lowercase shapes carry most of the personality through their rounded bowls and gently shaped serifs.