Serif Normal Ibbom 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic publishing, reports, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, traditional, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, text economy, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, soft terminals, arched serifs, open counters.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a moderate, bookish color on the page. Strokes show clear but not extreme thick–thin modulation, with rounded joins and gently tapered terminals that keep the forms calm and readable. The lowercase has a slightly oldstyle flavor: a two-storey “a,” a double-storey “g” with a distinct ear, and rounded bowls that stay open in text. Capitals are sturdy and balanced with relatively wide proportions and crisp, confident serifs, while figures appear lining with traditional shapes, including curved forms and oldstyle-like nuances in the “2” and “3.”
It suits extended text such as books, essays, journals, and reports where a classic serif voice and consistent texture improve readability. It also works well for headings and subheads when a traditional, institutional tone is desired, especially in print-like layouts.
Overall, it conveys a traditional, academic tone—familiar, trustworthy, and editorial. The serif detailing and measured contrast feel at home in contexts that call for authority and clarity rather than novelty.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading serif: familiar letterforms, moderate contrast, and bracketed serifs combine to produce a stable text color and a quietly authoritative presence.
The rhythm is steady and even in paragraph settings, with comfortable spacing and clear differentiation between similar forms (notably I/l and O/0). The italic is not shown, but the roman demonstrates consistent serif treatment and restrained contrast that supports sustained reading.