Serif Normal Ifdan 7 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, invitations, literary, refined, classical, formal, readability, tradition, formal tone, editorial clarity, typographic refinement, bracketed, hairline, crisp, elegant, transitional.
A crisp text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine hairlines, set on an upright axis with measured, bookish proportions. Serifs are small and neatly bracketed, giving strokes a smooth transition into terminals. Round letters like O and C show clean, controlled curves, while diagonals in V/W/Y feel sharp and well-tensioned. The lowercase is traditional and readable, with compact bowls and a restrained rhythm, and numerals follow the same high-contrast logic for a cohesive page color.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired, such as books, articles, and magazine typography. It can also serve formal collateral—programs, announcements, and invitation-style pieces—where a refined, traditional tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is refined and literary, suggesting traditional publishing and careful typographic craft. Its restrained detailing and clean contrast read as formal and credible, with a quiet elegance suited to serious content rather than playful display.
Likely designed as a conventional text serif that emphasizes readability through familiar letterforms while adding sophistication via strong stroke contrast and finely finished serifs. The intent appears to be an all-purpose literary face that performs cleanly in composed paragraphs and formal typography.
In text settings the high-contrast joins and hairline serifs create a bright, delicate texture, especially at larger sizes where the detailing becomes prominent. The ampersand and punctuation shown in the sample maintain the same classic, conservative styling, reinforcing an editorial voice.