Serif Normal Ipdef 12 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and stronger vertical stems, featuring bracketed, wedge-like serifs and subtly tapered terminals. The outlines show a gently calligraphic construction: curved strokes swell into stems, joins are smooth, and counters are relatively open for the style. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height and noticeable ascenders/descenders, giving the lowercase a more traditional text rhythm. Capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, while the numerals share the same contrast and serif treatment for a consistent page color.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, literary journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support formal print materials—programs, reports, and invitations—especially at text sizes where its contrast and bracketing read cleanly.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a polished, traditional voice that reads as established and trustworthy. Its sharp serifs and elegant contrast add a refined, slightly ceremonial feel suited to more formal communication.
The design intent appears to be a conventional text serif with an oldstyle sensibility: maintain familiar letterforms and comfortable reading rhythm while adding refinement through contrast, tapered strokes, and carefully shaped serifs.
The spacing and rhythm in the sample text suggest a design aimed at steady paragraph texture rather than display eccentricity. Distinctive details—like the angled beak on the “f”, the lively descenders (notably “g” and “y”), and the crisp cross-strokes—add character without disrupting conventional readability.