Serif Normal Ibbar 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, bookish, refined, authoritative, formal, readability, tradition, text setting, credibility, versatility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, tapered stems, open apertures.
A conventional serif with gently bracketed, wedge-like serifs and subtly tapered strokes that suggest a restrained calligraphic influence. Proportions are moderately wide with a steady rhythm and clearly articulated joins, keeping counters open and letterforms readable. The capitals feel composed and slightly classical in construction, while the lowercase maintains an even texture with a balanced x-height and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear oldstyle, integrating smoothly with running text and reinforcing a traditional, text-focused voice.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady texture and open counters support comfortable paragraphs. It also fits institutional and professional documents—reports, programs, and academic material—especially when paired with generous leading and conventional typographic hierarchy.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, conveying a calm sense of authority without looking ornamental. It reads as refined and familiar—appropriate for settings where clarity and credibility matter more than stylistic novelty.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif with a classic feel, emphasizing readability and typographic neutrality while retaining subtle, traditional detailing in the serifs and stroke endings.
Serif treatment is consistent across the set, with small flares and bracket transitions that soften the forms and help maintain an even color in paragraphs. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates a steady roman suitable for continuous reading.