Serif Normal Ipbif 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, scholarly, readability, traditional text, editorial tone, print utility, neutral authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, open apertures, moderate stress, compact rhythm.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently tapered strokes. The letterforms show moderate contrast and a calm, upright stance, with round characters built on slightly oval bowls and a steady baseline. Lowercase forms keep a traditional rhythm with open counters and restrained terminals, while capitals have wide proportions and clear, engraved-like finishing at stroke ends. Numerals appear text-oriented, with varied widths and several figures showing oldstyle behavior (including a descending 3), supporting a bookish texture in running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture and steady rhythm are desired. It can also serve effectively in reports and academic materials, and in headings where a classic, understated presence is preferred over high-contrast display drama.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking established print typography rather than display styling. It reads as formal and composed, with a familiar authority suited to editorial and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text face that prioritizes familiarity, clarity, and a stable printed color. Its traditional proportions, bracketed serifs, and text-like numerals suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading and conventional typography.
Spacing and sidebearings create an even, moderately compact text color, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably I/l and O/0). Diacritics and punctuation shown (such as the apostrophe and ampersand in the sample) follow the same restrained, traditional serif logic without exaggerated gestures.