Serif Normal Ifdel 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial neutrality, text setting, typographic polish, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, moderate contrast, humanist, bookish.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and an even, book-oriented rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly humanist in feel, with gently tapered terminals and a restrained, traditional stress. Proportions are balanced rather than condensed or wide, and the lowercase shows familiar text-face shapes with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact apertures, and tidy join behavior. Figures appear as oldstyle numerals, with varying heights and descenders that align with the lowercase texture.
It is well suited to long-form typography such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports readability. It also works for magazine typography, reports, and literary titling where a traditional, refined voice is desired.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a composed, editorial voice suited to reading. It feels traditional and trustworthy rather than attention-seeking, giving text a calm, established presence.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that balances clarity with classic detailing. Its oldstyle figures and restrained contrast suggest an emphasis on comfortable reading and typographic tradition in editorial contexts.
The capitals are stately without being overly decorative, and the design maintains consistent serif treatment across straight and curved strokes. The sample text shows a steady color and comfortable spacing that favors continuous reading while retaining crisp detail in larger settings.