Serif Normal Ingan 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial voice, long-form text, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, lively, crisp.
This serif typeface shows a traditional text build with bracketed serifs, softly modulated strokes, and gently tapered terminals that keep the color even while adding a subtle calligraphic liveliness. Capitals are compact and restrained, with rounded joins and moderate stroke variation; curves are full but controlled, and the overall rhythm feels steady rather than flashy. Lowercase forms are straightforward and readable, with a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” a narrow “s,” and a slightly angled, active “r” that adds texture in words. Figures are lining and proportional, matching the text tone with clear, open counters and understated detailing.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial pages where a familiar serif texture aids comfort and comprehension. It also fits reports, academic materials, and institutional communications that benefit from a conventional, authoritative typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking established editorial typography and a measured, cultivated voice. Its modest contrast and traditional detailing read as dependable and formal, with just enough warmth in the shaping to avoid feeling mechanical.
The design appears aimed at a dependable, conventional text serif with a slightly oldstyle flavor—prioritizing readability, steady rhythm, and a familiar literary presence over stylistic novelty.
Serifs are consistently bracketed and moderately sized, supporting continuous reading at text sizes while still holding up in larger settings. The spacing in the sample text appears comfortably tight for paragraph work, producing an even typographic gray without looking compressed.