Serif Normal Iflam 17 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acta Pro', 'Glosa', 'Glosa Text', 'Velino Text', and 'Velino Ultra' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial clarity, traditional tone, general purpose, bracketed, modulated, crisp, bookish, oldstyle-leaning.
This is a conventional text serif with clearly bracketed serifs and strongly modulated strokes. Round letters (O, C, Q) show a vertical stress and a smooth transition between thick and thin, while flat-sided forms (E, F, H, N) keep sharp, clean terminals. The lowercase has compact, well-contained shapes with a two-storey a and g, a relatively narrow, even rhythm, and tidy joins that read cleanly at text sizes. Numerals are proportional and serifed, with open counters and restrained curves that match the overall editorial tone.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits reports, academic materials, and other formal documents that benefit from a composed, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional publishing and institutional communication. Its crisp modulation and composed proportions give it a refined, authoritative presence without feeling decorative or eccentric.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: balanced, readable, and rooted in traditional letterform construction. Its controlled contrast and conservative detailing aim to deliver a familiar page color and stable performance in paragraphs and headings alike.
Capitals are stately with wide bowls and measured apertures, while the lowercase maintains an even color suitable for continuous reading. Serifs are neither exaggerated nor blunt, contributing to a familiar, book-typography character that stays consistent across letters and figures.