Serif Normal Ifruf 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a gently calligraphic feel. Proportions are balanced with a normal x-height and open, readable counters, while curves transition smoothly into stems. The lowercase shows oldstyle tendencies—most notably a two-storey “g” with a rounded ear and a “y” with a soft, curved descender—paired with steady rhythm and even spacing. Numerals appear lining, with clear differentiation and restrained detailing that stays consistent with the text-oriented construction.
It is well suited for extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and familiar serif forms support legibility. It also fits academic and institutional material, reports, and other text-heavy documents that benefit from a traditional, polished voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting a calm, authoritative voice associated with traditional publishing. It feels formal without being ornate, making it well suited to content that aims to read as trustworthy, established, and refined.
The design intention appears to be a reliable, general-purpose serif for comfortable continuous text, combining traditional letterform conventions with restrained contrast and well-behaved serifs to maintain clarity at typical text sizes.
The uppercase has a dignified, inscriptional presence with clean terminals and measured contrast, while the lowercase carries much of the warmth through rounded joins and subtly shaped serifs. The design avoids sharp eccentricities, prioritizing consistency and a smooth reading texture across longer passages.