Serif Normal Ipdef 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, literary, traditional, refined, scholarly, formal, readability, tradition, editorial tone, quiet elegance, general purpose, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and a clear, book-oriented rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation with smooth joins and rounded transitions, avoiding sharp, high-contrast hairlines. Proportions are classical and steady: capitals feel stately and open, while lowercase forms read comfortably with a softly calligraphic, slightly oldstyle flavor. Numerals and punctuation sit cleanly with consistent spacing and restrained detailing.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other text-heavy settings where an even typographic color and familiar forms support sustained reading. It also fits academic and institutional materials—reports, journals, and formal communications—where a traditional serif voice is desirable.
The font conveys a literary, scholarly tone—measured and composed rather than attention-seeking. Its restrained contrast and familiar serif vocabulary suggest trust, tradition, and editorial polish, with a quiet elegance suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: classical proportions, moderate modulation, and bracketed serifs combine to produce an even, readable texture with a quietly refined presence.
Details like the angled cross-stroke on the uppercase E, the open bowl and tail treatment on Q, and the lively, slightly curved terminals in letters like a, e, and y add character without departing from a classic text-serif norm. Overall texture remains even, with enough stroke modulation to feel crafted while maintaining clarity at typical text sizes.