Serif Normal Ifkos 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, balanced, open counters, calligraphic.
A classic serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, bookish rhythm. The capitals are proportioned and slightly generous, with clear triangular/bracketed finishing and smooth, tapered joins in curved forms like C, G, and S. Lowercase shows conventional text-serif construction with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and readable apertures; the two-storey a and g and the compact, well-bracketed serifs reinforce a traditional print tone. Numerals follow the same text-oriented style, mixing rounded and straight forms with consistent serif treatment and even overall color in paragraphs.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and other long-form reading where a familiar serif structure supports sustained legibility. It also fits editorial layouts, academic materials, and formal documents that benefit from a conventional, polished typographic presence.
The font conveys a traditional, dependable tone associated with editorial and literary typography. Its restrained contrast and careful serif detailing feel formal without being showy, lending an established, institutional voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif: familiar letterforms, balanced proportions, and moderate modulation aimed at comfortable reading and a timeless, print-forward aesthetic.
Curves terminate cleanly and the serif transitions are smooth rather than abrupt, which helps maintain clarity at reading sizes. Spacing appears comfortably open in the sample text, supporting an even texture across lines and a calm typographic cadence.