Serif Normal Ifdur 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, literature, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A classic text serif with gently bracketed serifs, modest stroke contrast, and a calm, even rhythm. The letterforms show slightly tapered strokes and softly modeled joins, giving a traditional, book-oriented texture rather than a rigid, geometric feel. Capitals are stately with generous interior space (notably C, O, Q) and restrained terminals; the Q uses a short diagonal tail. Lowercase forms are compact and readable, with a two-storey a and g, a beaked r, and a fairly open e; ascenders are taller than the x-height, supporting a traditional text silhouette. Numerals align with the same serifed, oldstyle-inspired detailing, with clear shapes and understated modulation.
Well-suited to book typography, essays, journals, and other long-form editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. It can also serve effectively for captions, footnotes, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative presence.
The overall tone is conservative and dependable, evoking editorial typography, academic settings, and established print traditions. Its controlled contrast and bracketed finishing lend a polished, slightly literary voice that feels appropriate for long-form reading without drawing attention to itself.
Designed to provide a conventional, highly readable serif voice with classic proportions and understated detailing, prioritizing clarity and typographic neutrality for continuous text while retaining enough calligraphic modeling to feel refined in print.
Spacing appears measured and steady in paragraph text, producing an even gray value. The serifs are neither sharp nor slabby, and the terminals favor subtle curvature over abrupt cuts, which helps keep the texture smooth at reading sizes.