Serif Normal Ifreh 14 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, long-form reading, print, classic, bookish, formal, literary, text readability, print tradition, editorial utility, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, two-storey a, two-storey g, soft terminals.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms are broadly transitional in feel, with rounded joins, open counters, and a steady, even rhythm that reads comfortably in continuous text. Capitals are proportioned with restrained width and crisp horizontals, while the lowercase shows traditional constructions (notably a two-storey a and g) and a slightly calligraphic, softened finish at terminals. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varied heights and ascenders/descenders that blend naturally into body copy.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, reports, and other long-form reading where a stable, familiar serif texture is desired. It also fits editorial layouts and institutional materials that benefit from a classic, traditional typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, suggesting printed literature and established editorial typography. It feels trustworthy and familiar rather than stylized, with a quiet elegance that supports long reading and formal messaging.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text face: conservative in structure, comfortable in paragraph settings, and visually aligned with traditional print typography. The use of oldstyle figures reinforces an aim toward immersive reading and typographic convention.
In the sample text, spacing and proportions look balanced, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a consistent baseline texture. The italic is not shown, and the presentation emphasizes legibility and typographic neutrality over display personality.