Serif Normal Ifreh 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Clarion' and 'Monotype Century Schoolbook' by Monotype, 'Century Schoolbook SB' and 'Century Schoolbook SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Century Schoolbook Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Century Schoolbook' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text clarity, classic tone, general purpose, long-form reading, bracketed, crisp, balanced, readable, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, even rhythm. The capitals are proportioned with clear vertical stress and restrained detailing, while the lowercase shows open counters and familiar oldstyle-style cues such as a two-storey “g” and a relatively compact, readable “e.” Terminals and joins are clean and consistent, giving the text a smooth, composed texture that holds together well in paragraph settings. Numerals follow the same sober, text-oriented voice with clear forms and stable alignment.
Well suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also fits reports, academic or institutional documents, and identity work that benefits from a classic, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying an established, dependable feel. It reads as serious and editorial rather than decorative, with a quiet authority suited to long-form communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes clarity and conventional proportions over stylization, aiming for an unobtrusive reading experience with a classic typographic character.
The sample text shows good intra-word consistency and spacing that produces an even color across lines, with capitals that sit confidently without overpowering the lowercase. Curves and serifs feel restrained rather than calligraphic, reinforcing a straightforward, workhorse impression.