Serif Normal Ifbev 13 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, body text, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, traditional tone, editorial polish, print elegance, bracketed, crisp, delicate, elegant, sharp.
This serif typeface shows finely tapered strokes with clear thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The overall drawing is compact and vertically oriented, with relatively narrow letterforms and a steady, even rhythm across words. Curves are clean and controlled, terminals tend toward sharp or subtly flared finishes, and counters remain open enough to keep the texture readable in continuous text. Numerals and capitals share the same disciplined, bookish proportions, keeping the line color consistent in mixed settings.
It performs well for long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and magazine articles where a classic serif voice is desired. At larger sizes it can also serve for refined headlines, pull quotes, programs, and formal stationery where its crisp serifs and elegant contrast can be appreciated.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed literature and established editorial typography. Its delicate contrast and tight fit give it a refined, slightly formal voice suited to serious or elegant messaging rather than casual display.
The design intention appears to be a conventional text serif with a polished, print-oriented feel: compact proportions, disciplined detailing, and high stroke modulation aimed at producing a refined page texture for editorial and literary work.
In the sample text, the type builds a smooth, continuous text color with a distinct vertical stress and pronounced hairlines that add sparkle at larger sizes. The punctuation and figures appear restrained and stylistically aligned with the letterforms, supporting composed, conventional typography.