Serif Normal Ifdef 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, headings, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, classic text, editorial voice, refined contrast, traditional tone, bracketed, crisp, delicate, bookish, calligraphic.
This serif presents a traditional oldstyle-inspired skeleton with clear modulation and fine hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with crisp terminals and a slightly calligraphic flow in curved strokes. Proportions lean slightly narrow with a compact lowercase and a noticeably modest x-height, while capitals feel stately and well-spaced. The italic is not shown; in roman, curves are smooth and open, and the overall rhythm stays even despite the strong thick–thin contrast.
It fits long-form reading in books and essays, as well as magazines and other editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and fine details also lend themselves to headings, pull quotes, and refined titling at moderate to large sizes.
The tone is classic and literary, conveying refinement and formality without feeling overly ornamental. It suggests an editorial, book-centric voice—polished, composed, and quietly authoritative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a classic, oldstyle-leaning voice, balancing readability with a refined, high-contrast finish. Its proportions and detailing prioritize a traditional page rhythm suitable for editorial and literary typography.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same sharp contrast and delicate finishing, giving text a crisp texture at larger sizes. The lowercase shows traditional details such as a two-storey “g” and a compact “e,” supporting a conventional reading pattern and a composed page color.