Serif Normal Ibnot 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria' by Alan Meeks (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, packaging, branding, classic, bookish, authoritative, formal, readability, tradition, authority, print voice, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, compact, rounded.
A robust serif with generous, bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the letterforms compact and sturdy. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, producing strong color on the page without sharp, high-contrast hairlines. Proportions lean slightly condensed in places, with a relatively short x-height and prominent capitals that read as traditional and assertive. Curves are smooth and full (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while counters stay open enough for clarity at text sizes.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a classic serif texture and strong presence are desired. It also performs well for magazine headlines, institutional branding, and packaging that benefits from a traditional, confident typographic voice.
The overall tone feels classical and bookish, evoking traditional printing and editorial typography. Its sturdy construction and emphatic serifs lend an authoritative, institutional voice suitable for serious or heritage-leaning communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, print-oriented serif with dependable readability and a strong, traditional tone. Its compact proportions and sturdy details suggest a focus on maintaining clear, authoritative color across both display lines and text passages.
The numeral set appears sturdy and text-forward, with clear differentiation between forms (e.g., an open, rounded 3 and a strong, looped 8). The lowercase shows a conventional, readable rhythm with a noticeably short x-height that reinforces a traditional, literary texture in paragraphs.