Serif Normal Iflej 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'EF Garamond Rough H' and 'Garamond Rough Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, text setting, editorial tone, traditional voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, round terminals, open counters.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderately modulated strokes, and a calm, even texture in paragraphs. Capitals are stately and fairly wide with softly tapered stems and subtly flared terminals. The lowercase shows a readable, oldstyle-leaning construction with a two-storey a, a two-storey g, and rounded, open apertures; extenders are noticeable without feeling exaggerated. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, with consistent joins and a steady baseline rhythm that supports continuous reading.
It performs well for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady serif rhythm improves legibility. It also suits formal print and digital applications such as reports, academic material, and magazine typography, and can be used for headings when a traditional, cultured voice is desired.
Overall it conveys a classic, bookish tone—measured and authoritative without feeling overly ornate. The shapes suggest editorial polish and a traditional literary voice, suitable for serious content where trust and clarity matter.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes familiar letterforms, comfortable readability, and a restrained, classic presence. Its moderate modulation and bracketed serifs aim to provide warmth and authority while maintaining an even, consistent paragraph color.
The numerals appear lining and proportionally aligned with the capitals, with familiar, traditional forms (notably a curled 2 and a rounded 3). In the sample text, spacing and sidebearings read balanced, producing a stable gray value and clear word shapes at display and text sizes.