Serif Normal Ifbul 4 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book typography, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, professionalism, versatility, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, high-waisted.
A conventional text serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke that stays even and controlled in running sizes. Uppercase forms are well-proportioned with generous interior spaces and clean, tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows a steady rhythm and compact, readable counters. The italic is not shown; the roman exhibits subtle calligraphic influence in curves and joins, with a calm baseline and consistent spacing that supports continuous reading. Figures are lining and clearly drawn, with open shapes and modest detailing that keeps them legible alongside the text.
Works well for body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where consistent texture and clear letterforms are essential. It also suits academic and institutional materials, as well as headings and pull quotes when a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting a composed, trustworthy voice suited to long-form reading. Its restrained contrast and tidy serif work give it an editorial seriousness without feeling ornate or overly decorative.
Likely designed as a general-purpose reading serif that balances traditional forms with a clean, contemporary finish. The intention appears to prioritize comfortable long-form legibility and a familiar, authoritative tone for print and text-forward design.
Round letters (C, O, Q) keep smooth, near-elliptical bowls with controlled thick–thin transitions, and diagonals (V, W, Y) end in sharp, clean terminals that add crispness. Lowercase details such as the two-storey a and g and the distinct ear on g reinforce a classic book-face character. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text sit comfortably with the letterforms, maintaining an even typographic color.