Serif Normal Ifgek 17 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, academic, reports, classic, scholarly, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial utility, formal tone, text durability, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, bookish, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation with smooth joins and tapered terminals, giving counters a rounded, open feel. Proportions are balanced rather than condensed, with moderate ascenders/descenders and sturdy, readable forms in both cases; the lowercase shows traditional text shapes and the numerals align comfortably with the overall texture. Overall spacing appears generous enough for continuous reading, producing a steady, composed color on the page.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, journals, and editorial layouts where an even text color and familiar serif structure are priorities. It should also perform well in reports and formal documents, and can be used for headings when a restrained, classic voice is desired.
The tone is traditional and book-centered—measured, trustworthy, and slightly formal. It suggests academic and editorial contexts, conveying clarity and restraint rather than display-driven personality.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional in construction, comfortable at reading sizes, and shaped to deliver a consistent, unobtrusive typographic texture across mixed case and numerals.
Capital forms read crisp and authoritative, while the lowercase maintains a familiar, text-first structure that holds together well in paragraphs. The figures and punctuation harmonize with the letterforms, supporting long-form composition without drawing attention to themselves.