Serif Normal Ifmaf 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Passenger Serif' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, text setting, professional tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, open apertures.
A text-oriented serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and a calm, even color on the page. The capitals are crisp and stately with traditional proportions, while the lowercase shows oldstyle, slightly calligraphic shaping—most evident in the two-storey a and g and the softly cupped terminals. Curves are round and open, counters are generous, and spacing reads balanced in running text, supporting smooth horizontal rhythm without feeling rigid.
This font is well suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture and dependable legibility are priorities. It can also serve comfortably for academic or institutional typography and for formal headlines when set with adequate size and tracking.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting a refined, established voice. It feels formal without being ornate, suitable for settings that call for credibility and restraint rather than display-driven personality.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-readability serif for extended text, combining traditional proportions with restrained stroke modulation to maintain clarity and a polished, literary appearance.
Numerals appear lining and proportioned to sit comfortably alongside capitals, with clear differentiation between forms. Punctuation and the apostrophe are compact and unobtrusive, and the serif treatment stays consistent across straight and curved strokes, reinforcing a cohesive text face.