Serif Normal Ifbev 15 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, classic text, readability, editorial tone, formal voice, bracketed, sharp serifs, vertical stress, crisp, bookish.
This serif presents crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation with a mostly vertical stress. Capitals are stately and restrained, with sharp terminals and relatively tight proportions that keep the rhythm compact. The lowercase is clean and conventional, with a two-storey “g,” a pointed, calligraphic feel in the “v/w” joins, and a “y” that finishes in a small, curved tail. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, old-style inspired drawing, including a looped “2” and a “7” with a subtle foot.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and essays, as well as magazine and journal layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for elegant headlines, pull quotes, and formal titling where the high-contrast details can be appreciated.
Overall, the tone is traditional and composed, with an academic, bookish seriousness. The sharp serifs and strong modulation lend a refined, slightly authoritative voice that feels suited to established institutions and editorial publishing.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, readable text serif with a refined, high-contrast drawing, aimed at delivering a classic publishing voice with crisp detail and controlled proportions.
In text, the compact proportions and strong verticals create a steady, even texture, while the thin hairlines add sparkle at larger sizes. The contrast and fine details suggest it will look best where printing or rendering can preserve delicate strokes.