Serif Normal Ifriz 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, body copy, academic, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, text reading, classicism, editorial clarity, formal tone, heritage serif, bracketed serifs, hairline joins, oldstyle figures, generous spacing, crisp terminals.
This is a high-contrast serif with finely bracketed serifs, a crisp vertical stress, and hairline connections that sharpen into thick main stems. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are stately with open counters, while lowercase forms show moderate widths and a clear, steady rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled (not calligraphic), and the overall texture reads even and composed, aided by slightly generous sidebearings in the sample text. Numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders), matching the texty, classical construction of the letters.
It is well suited to long-form reading—books, essays, and editorial layouts—where its disciplined rhythm and traditional proportions help maintain a calm page color. It can also serve well in formal collateral such as programs, certificates, and invitations, and in headlines where a classic serif voice is desired.
The tone is classic and literary, projecting refinement and authority rather than warmth or playfulness. Its contrast and crisp detailing suggest a formal voice suited to editorial and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for clarity and tradition, balancing crisp high-contrast detailing with stable, familiar letterforms. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals and the measured spacing reinforce a book-centric, typographic-heritage brief.
Distinctive details include a two-storey “g” with a prominent ear, a slender, elegant “f” with a long descender, and a “Q” with a sweeping tail that adds a touch of flourish without becoming decorative. The italic is not shown; all samples appear in a roman style.