Serif Normal Ipmal 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, publishing, print body, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, general text, bracketed, crisp, stately, bookish, refined.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a clear, steady stroke rhythm. The design shows moderate stroke modulation with smooth transitions into serifs and rounded joins, giving letters a calm, even color in paragraphs. Proportions lean compact, with relatively small counters and a disciplined, slightly condensed stance; curves (C, O, G) are round and controlled while verticals remain firm. The lowercase features two-story a and g, modest ascenders/descenders, and straightforward, readable forms; numerals follow lining proportions with traditional shapes and moderate contrast.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for academic documents, reports, and other formal communications that benefit from a familiar, readable texture.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, evoking familiar editorial typography. It feels formal without being ornate, projecting seriousness and reliability suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a classical typographic character. Its restrained detailing and balanced contrast aim to produce an even page color and a conventional, authoritative tone.
Details like the angled terminals on S and the restrained ear and tail treatments contribute to a classic, print-oriented texture. In running text, the spacing and serif structure support a consistent baseline and clear word shapes.