Serif Normal Ifmoy 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, academic, classic, formal, refined, text reading, editorial utility, traditional tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, transitional feel, crisp terminals, bookish.
This serif typeface shows finely bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, even rhythm suited to continuous reading. Uppercase forms are stately and open, with traditional proportions and clean joins; curves are smooth and well controlled, and horizontals stay crisp without looking mechanical. The lowercase carries a text-forward color with clear counters and a slightly calligraphic inflection in the modulation. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), integrating smoothly with lowercase in running text.
Well suited for book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where steady rhythm and comfortable reading matter most. It also fits academic or institutional documents, reports, and formal correspondence, and can serve as a composed display serif for headings when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a reserved formality that reads as established and trustworthy rather than showy. It suggests traditional publishing and institutional communication, conveying refinement and clarity with minimal stylistic flourish.
The design appears intended as a conventional, dependable text serif that prioritizes legibility and typographic neutrality while retaining a refined, traditional character. Its moderate modulation and restrained detailing support consistent color across paragraphs and a familiar reading experience.
Distinctive details include a Q with a sweeping tail and a clean, traditional ampersand that matches the serif vocabulary. Spacing and sidebearings appear balanced in the sample text, producing an even paragraph texture and stable word shapes.