Serif Normal Ifdah 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coranto 2' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academic publishing, reports, classic, literary, formal, academic, readability, traditional text, print tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, transitional, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, text serif.
This serif presents balanced proportions with moderate stroke modulation and smoothly bracketed serifs. Curves are generous and slightly oval, with crisp, controlled joins and a steady rhythm across text. Uppercase forms feel stately and even, while lowercase shows traditional book-face detailing such as a two-storey “a,” a gently curved “r,” and a sturdy “g” with a defined ear. Numerals read as oldstyle figures, with visible ascenders/descenders that blend naturally into running text, and punctuation and dots appear compact and clean.
It is well-suited to extended reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar serif structure are priorities. It also works effectively for reports, essays, and other formal documents that benefit from a traditional, print-oriented voice.
The overall tone is established and literary, suggesting printed-page authority rather than display flamboyance. Its measured contrast and traditional detailing convey a calm, trustworthy voice suited to long-form reading and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that delivers classic readability and a conventional, bookish presence. Its restrained contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest an emphasis on comfortable continuous text and typographic tradition.
Spacing and fit appear comfortable for text, with open internal counters and clear differentiation between similar forms (such as I/l and O/0 by shape and serif cues). The design avoids exaggerated calligraphic gestures, favoring a consistent, conventional texture that stays legible at smaller sizes.