Serif Normal Ifked 13 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, refined, classic, formal, text setting, classic elegance, editorial tone, print clarity, bracketed, hairline, crisp, elegant, transitional.
This serif design presents a restrained, classic build with clearly bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals are stately and open, with sharp apexes and clean curves, while lowercase shows compact proportions with a relatively low x-height and crisp, slightly calligraphic details in joins and terminals. The numerals are delicate and carefully modeled, with narrow forms and fine hairlines that give the set an overall light, precise rhythm in text.
It is well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a refined serif voice is desired. It can also serve formal invitations, programs, and institutional materials, particularly at sizes where the delicate contrast and serifs remain clear.
The tone is poised and literary, leaning toward a traditional bookish elegance rather than overt display. Its crisp contrast and controlled shapes convey formality and editorial seriousness, with a quiet sophistication that suits curated, high-end typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a classic temperament, balancing crisp contrast with traditional construction for composed, professional typography. Its overall styling suggests an aim toward literary and editorial use, prioritizing elegance and a controlled page color over flamboyant detailing.
In running text the spacing appears measured and even, producing a steady vertical cadence from the stems, while the fine serifs and hairlines emphasize a polished, print-oriented feel. The italic is not shown; all samples indicate a consistent upright roman voice.