Serif Normal Ilmij 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invites, refined, literary, formal, classic, text readability, classical tone, editorial polish, typographic refinement, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, open apertures, long ascenders.
This serif shows pronounced stroke modulation with a calligraphic, angled stress and delicately bracketed serifs. Proportions feel classical, with generous capitals, moderate-to-long ascenders, and a steady text rhythm that stays even across lines. The lowercase has open, readable counters and softly tapered joins, while curves (C, G, O, S) are smoothly drawn and the diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay crisp without becoming sharp. Numerals are proportional and align comfortably with the text color, with clear contrast between stems and hairlines.
It is well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine features where a refined serif texture is desirable. It also fits titles, chapter heads, and formal communications that benefit from a classic, literary tone without sacrificing clarity at text sizes.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, projecting a bookish, cultivated voice suited to serious reading. Its contrast and finishing details lend a sense of formality and taste, while the open shapes keep it approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that emphasizes a confident, classical structure paired with elegant contrast and careful serif shaping. It aims to deliver a composed page color for continuous reading while retaining enough refinement for editorial and display accents.
Serif details remain consistent across the set, and terminals tend to finish with subtle flare rather than abrupt cuts, helping the face maintain a graceful texture in paragraphs. The italics are not shown; the impression here is built entirely from the roman forms and their balanced, text-first spacing.