Serif Normal Ifmep 5 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, refined, calm, formal, readability, tradition, editorial tone, neutrality, versatility, bracketed, delicate, crisp, open counters, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a steady rhythm across lines. Curves are smooth and open, terminals are clean rather than ornate, and the overall drawing favors clarity and even color at reading sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for academic and professional documents, captions, and typographically conservative branding that benefits from a composed, familiar texture.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone with a quiet refinement. Its restrained details and measured contrast read as trustworthy and established, leaning formal without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional letterforms with restrained contrast and careful spacing aimed at comfortable readability and a timeless presence in print-like settings.
Uppercase forms appear stately and well-spaced, while the lowercase maintains an even cadence that supports continuous reading. Numerals share the same serifed, traditional construction and sit comfortably alongside the text, reinforcing a cohesive, editorial feel.