Serif Normal Ipbuw 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, literary, formal, classic, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, print tradition, refined detail, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, scotch-like, open counters.
A crisp, high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic stress. The shapes show moderate proportions with a steady rhythm, sharp triangular terminals in places, and fine hairlines that contrast strongly with the main stems. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow with clean, classical construction, while the lowercase has a traditional book face texture with open counters and compact, controlled curves. Numerals are proportional and text-oriented, mixing straight spines with rounded forms and modest terminal detailing that matches the letterforms.
Well suited for book typography, literary publishing, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is expected. It can also serve in magazine headlines and pull quotes, delivering a refined presence, while remaining appropriate for academic or institutional documents that benefit from a traditional text serif.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting authority and polish without feeling ornate. It reads as a serious, editorial voice—measured, composed, and suited to long-form content where a classic typographic color is desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, classical reading experience with a touch of sharpness from its contrast and terminals. It aims for conventional legibility and an established print tradition, balancing elegance with an even, workmanlike text texture.
Details such as the pointed joins on V/W, the restrained foot serifs, and the slightly lively curves in letters like a, g, and y add personality while keeping the design conventional. In paragraph settings the contrast and tight detailing give a sharp, printed-page feel, especially at display and comfortable text sizes.