Serif Normal Ifreh 11 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Charter BT' by Bitstream, 'ITC Charter' by ITC, 'Hebrew Michol' by Michael Kania, and 'Amariya' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, bookish, crisp.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, readable rhythm. The letterforms show open apertures and rounded bowls with smoothly tapered joins, while terminals stay clean and gently tapered rather than blunt. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height and clear ascender/descender reach, giving paragraphs an even color without looking dense. Numerals and capitals align with the same restrained, book-oriented structure, maintaining consistent serif treatment and spacing.
Well suited for book interiors, magazine or newspaper-style editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a traditional serif voice supports comprehension. It also fits academic documents, reports, and formal communications that benefit from a conventional, established typographic texture.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting editorial seriousness and a traditional sense of polish. Its measured contrast and familiar shapes feel trustworthy and established, suited to content meant to be read rather than shouted.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading serif: familiar forms, moderate contrast, and careful serif shaping prioritize clarity and comfortable rhythm across paragraphs while keeping a refined, classic appearance.
In the sample text, the face holds together well at large sizes with clear counters and stable spacing, while details like the angled foot on the lowercase "r" and the flowing descender on "g" add a subtle humanist warmth. The italic is not shown; the style presented is consistently upright and text-focused.