Serif Normal Ifren 9 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, literary, formal, classical, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, print classic, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, balanced, bookish.
This serif design shows crisp, bracketed serifs and clear stroke modulation, with relatively thin hairlines and stronger main stems that create a lively, high-contrast texture. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned with sharp terminals and controlled curves, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and a readable, traditional skeleton. Counters are open and moderately sized, and spacing appears even, producing an airy paragraph color. Numerals follow the same classic proportions and contrast, integrating smoothly with text.
It fits extended reading in books and long-form editorial layouts, where its contrast and classic proportions can add sophistication. It also works well for magazine typography, reports, and formal branding materials that need a conventional yet polished serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a composed, authoritative presence suited to serious reading. Its high-contrast detailing and sharp finishing give it a refined, slightly ceremonial feel without becoming ornamental.
The design intent appears to be a conventional text serif with a refined, print-oriented sensibility, emphasizing clean contrast, orderly proportions, and a composed typographic rhythm.
The text sample suggests a smooth reading cadence at display-to-text sizes, with strong differentiation between characters (notably the crisp capitals and distinct numerals). The forms favor clarity and elegance over ruggedness, and the consistent serif treatment keeps lines of text visually cohesive.