Serif Normal Ibbod 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornet' by Berthold, 'Raleigh' by Linotype, 'QuaText' by LucasFonts, 'Cartier Book' and 'Maxime' by Monotype, and 'Raleigh Serial' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, posters, packaging, traditional, authoritative, bookish, heritage, readability, authority, classic tone, strong presence, editorial voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, rounded.
A robust text serif with strongly bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and a subtly calligraphic modulation that stays controlled rather than high-contrast. Proportions are broad with generous counters and steady, even color, giving the letters a substantial footprint on the line. The curves are full and slightly softened, and joins are smooth, producing a comfortable rhythm in paragraphs while still reading as distinctly serifed. Numerals follow the same sturdy, rounded construction, with clear differentiation and consistent weight.
This face is well suited to editorial headlines and subheads where a strong, traditional serif voice is needed. It also holds up in short to medium passages—introductions, pull quotes, and printed collateral—where its sturdy serifs and open counters support clear reading at larger text sizes. The bold presence makes it effective for posters and packaging that aim for a classic, established feel.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, slightly old-fashioned warmth. It communicates authority and tradition without feeling overly delicate, making it suited to serious but approachable typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with extra visual weight and breadth for emphasis, preserving familiar book-type structures while adding a more forceful, contemporary page color. It prioritizes stable proportions, strong serifs, and smooth, readable curves for confident display and editorial settings.
In the sample text, the heavy serif presence and wide forms create strong word shapes and a dense, emphatic texture. The design favors stability and readability, with open interior spaces and restrained detailing that keeps it from appearing overly ornate.