Serif Normal Ifmun 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, print, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial utility, classic tone, print clarity, general-purpose, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, open apertures, moderate stroke contrast.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered strokes, and moderate contrast that reads as calm and bookish rather than sharp or display-driven. The letterforms show oldstyle influence in their softened joins and subtly calligraphic modeling, with rounded curves and sturdy, readable counters. Capitals feel balanced and stately, while the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with open apertures and a steady baseline texture suitable for continuous reading. Numerals align well with the overall tone, using classic proportions and clear differentiation between forms.
Well-suited for book interiors, essays, magazines, and other longform reading where an even, comfortable rhythm is important. It also fits formal print materials—reports, programs, invitations, and academic documents—where a conventional serif tone is expected.
The overall impression is classic and literary, evoking printed pages, editorial layouts, and formal communication. It feels refined and familiar, with a quiet authority that supports content without calling attention to itself.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, established typographic voice. Its restrained detailing and balanced proportions suggest a focus on dependable performance in paragraphs and editorial composition rather than decorative impact.
Curves are smooth and well-resolved, and terminals avoid exaggerated flourishes, keeping the voice conventional and dependable. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a cohesive text color that stays legible at larger paragraph sizes.