Serif Normal Ifkav 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, invitations, headlines, classic, literary, refined, formal, text setting, classic revival, editorial tone, elegant display, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, bookish, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered serifs and clearly bracketed joins that give the strokes a sculpted, calligraphic feel. Curves are smooth and slightly tensioned, with thin hairlines and fuller verticals, producing a crisp, bright texture in text. Proportions lean traditional: relatively narrow capitals, moderate ascenders/descenders, and compact lowercase shapes that keep lines even while preserving distinctive silhouettes. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and show elegant curves and terminals.
Well-suited to book typography and long-form editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly for magazine headlines, chapter titles, and formal print materials such as invitations or programs, where its sharp serifs and contrast can add elegance and authority.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, evoking literary and editorial typography with a slightly dramatic, old-style sophistication. Its contrast and sharp finishing details read as formal and polished rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a slightly expressive, calligraphic edge—aiming for readability and a composed page color while offering enough contrast and detailing to feel premium in editorial and display contexts.
Spacing appears measured and consistent, yielding a steady rhythm in paragraphs while allowing individual letters (notably the more expressive curves and tails) to add character at display sizes. The ampersand and punctuation show the same pointed, delicate finishing, reinforcing the refined, print-oriented personality.