Serif Normal Ibmav 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, academia, reports, traditional, scholarly, formal, trustworthy, literary, readability, tradition, editorial reliability, institutional tone, classic formality, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, crisp, stately.
A sturdy serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, workmanlike rhythm. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous counters and clear joins, producing a dark-but-even text color in paragraph settings. Capitals feel classical and slightly monumental, while the lowercase shows a traditional, text-oriented construction with a two-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and sturdy verticals. Numerals are similarly substantial, with oldstyle-style shaping cues in their proportions and a consistent, readable weight across figures.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady serif texture and familiar forms aid comfort. It also fits institutional and professional materials—reports, programs, and formal communications—where a traditional typographic tone is desired.
The overall tone is conventional and bookish, projecting credibility and restraint rather than flair. It reads as established and institutional, suited to contexts that benefit from a familiar, time-tested voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity, continuity, and a classic typographic feel. Its robust shapes and moderate contrast aim for consistent performance across paragraphs and headings without calling attention to itself.
Terminals and serifs are crisply cut with visible bracketing that softens transitions and supports continuous reading. Spacing appears balanced and conservative, favoring stability over tight, display-driven fitting.