Serif Normal Ifdah 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, invitations, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, text reading, classic tone, print editorial, literary voice, bracketed, tapered, transitional, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast construction with tapered stems and bracketed serifs that read cleanly at text sizes. Uppercase forms are stately and well-proportioned, with sharp apexes and smooth curves; the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with moderate ascenders and descenders and clear, traditional shapes. Details like the two-storey “a” and “g,” a sturdy “t,” and a relatively narrow, elegant “f” reinforce a conventional text-seriffed palette. Numerals are oldstyle in feel, mixing ascenders and descenders for a more literary texture in running copy.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and formal print materials that benefit from a refined, traditional texture.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a quiet authority typical of book typography. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast lend it a slightly formal, editorial character while still feeling familiar and readable.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with elevated contrast and traditional proportions, aiming for a timeless, literary feel rather than a display-driven personality.
Stroke modulation is pronounced, giving counters and joins a refined, engraved-like crispness without becoming ornate. Spacing appears balanced in the sample text, supporting continuous reading and a consistent typographic color across lines.