Serif Normal Ikmev 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, headlines, refined, classic, formal, literary, classic text, editorial tone, print refinement, elegant contrast, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, traditional.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered terminals and finely bracketed serifs that feel cut and precise. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with largely vertical stress and clean hairlines, giving letters a polished, print-oriented rhythm. Proportions are moderately narrow with compact counters and a steady baseline; lowercase forms read traditional, with a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a slender “f” with a pronounced top. Numerals are lining and similarly contrasted, with clear, classical shapes and crisp joins.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic, high-contrast serif texture is desired. It also performs strongly for headlines, pull quotes, and refined titling where the sharp serifs and modulation can add elegance and authority.
The overall tone is refined and bookish, with a distinctly editorial formality. Its crisp contrast and sharp finishing details convey tradition, confidence, and a slightly dramatic sophistication suited to classic publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that brings classic print refinement to modern composition. It aims to balance readability with a cultivated, editorial voice through restrained proportions and crisp, calligraphic detailing.
In larger sizes the hairlines and pointed serifs become a defining feature, creating a bright, sparkling texture. The shapes lean conservative rather than quirky, prioritizing smooth rhythm and elegant modulation over expressive eccentricities.