Serif Normal Ifrev 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, academic, classic, bookish, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, open apertures, oldstyle numerals.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, modest stroke modulation, and a steady, readable rhythm. The capitals are elegantly proportioned with slightly flared terminals and smooth curves, while the lowercase shows a gently calligraphic construction with clear entry/exit strokes and rounded joins. Counters are open and the spacing reads even in running text, giving the design a calm, text-oriented color. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and ascenders/descenders that blend naturally into paragraph settings.
Well suited to body text in books, journals, and editorial layouts where consistent texture and comfortable readability are priorities. It can also serve for headings and pull quotes when a restrained, traditional serif presence is desired, and the oldstyle figures make it especially fitting for text with frequent numerals.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a quiet formality suited to long-form reading. It feels established rather than trendy, leaning toward a cultured, editorial voice that communicates credibility and restraint.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile reading serif: balanced proportions, measured contrast, and familiar letterforms that prioritize clarity and an established typographic voice in continuous text.
Distinctive details include a diagonal tail on the capital Q and a two-storey g with a pronounced ear, both reinforcing a book serif character. The italics are not shown; the sample indicates the roman carries enough nuance to feel warm without becoming decorative.