Serif Normal Ifreh 15 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial tone, credibility, bracketed, crisp, open counters, calligraphic stress, bookish.
This serif typeface shows traditional proportions with gently bracketed serifs and a steady, readable rhythm. Strokes exhibit clear, moderate contrast with subtly calligraphic stress, producing crisp hairlines without becoming delicate. Capitals are stately and evenly spaced, while the lowercase keeps an open, text-friendly texture with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact joins, and round counters. Numerals align comfortably with the text, with familiar old-style shaping cues and smooth curves that match the letterforms’ restrained detailing.
It is well suited to book typography, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and other text-forward documents where a familiar serif voice supports readability. It can also serve in academic or institutional materials—reports, essays, and reference content—where a conventional, polished tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning toward an editorial, literary voice rather than a display personality. It feels composed and traditional, with a quiet refinement suited to longer reading and formal settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for steady paragraph color and comfortable reading, using restrained contrast and classic detailing to project credibility and maturity without drawing attention away from the content.
Serif terminals stay sharp and consistent, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls of b/p/d) are smoothly modulated, supporting a calm, even color in paragraphs. The sample text suggests comfortable word shapes and stable spacing appropriate for continuous reading.