Serif Normal Ipkun 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, classic, formal, refined, traditional, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal voice, bracketed, flared, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines and fuller vertical stems, giving the letters a sharp, engraved rhythm. Serifs are fine and generally bracketed, with a slightly calligraphic modulation that shows in the curved joins and tapered terminals. Uppercase proportions feel stately and well-balanced, while the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height with clear counters and a smooth, even texture in continuous text. Numerals follow the same contrast and finishing, reading cleanly alongside capitals and lowercase.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs well for headings, pull quotes, and formal communication materials such as invitations or programs, where its contrast and refined terminals can be showcased.
The overall tone is classical and composed, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its sharp contrast and clean finishing add a sense of refinement and authority, making it feel more formal than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, book-oriented serif voice with elevated contrast and crisp detailing, aiming for readability paired with a polished, traditional aesthetic.
In the sample text, spacing and stroke contrast produce a bright page color with distinct letterforms, especially in round characters and diagonals. The design favors clarity and elegance over ruggedness, with delicate details that become more prominent at larger sizes.