Serif Normal Ipbov 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classic voice, broad usability, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, readable, bookish.
A conventional serif with gently bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show oldstyle tendencies: rounded bowls, modest contrast, and a slightly calligraphic axis that keeps curves lively without looking decorative. Capitals are proportioned and steady, while lowercase forms use open counters and moderate apertures; details like the double-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a modestly curved tail on Q reinforce a text-oriented build. Numerals appear lining and sit comfortably alongside capitals, with clear, straightforward shapes and subtle serif finishing.
Well-suited to body text in books, long-form editorial layouts, and publication design where sustained readability and a classic typographic color are priorities. It also fits academic, legal, and corporate documents that benefit from a familiar, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed books, editorial typography, and institutional communication. Its restrained detailing and familiar proportions communicate stability and seriousness while remaining approachable for extended reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in construction, readable at paragraph sizes, and versatile enough for both continuous text and restrained display use such as headings and pull quotes.
Spacing and rhythm look even in paragraph setting, with a consistent baseline and calm texture. The italic is not shown, and the roman maintains a balanced mix of crisp serif terminals and rounded joins that prevents the face from feeling either overly sharp or overly soft.