Serif Normal Ipnaj 4 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academia, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, neutrality, editorial standard, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, crisp, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves are smooth and open, with clear interior counters and a steady baseline rhythm. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow in some forms while maintaining consistent weight distribution; lowercase shows traditional proportions with a moderate x-height, rounded joins, and a double-storey “g”. Numerals are lining and comfortably readable, with subtle stroke tapering and distinct silhouettes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits professional documents such as reports, programs, and academic materials that benefit from a traditional, dependable typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, conveying a quiet formality associated with traditional publishing. Its restrained contrast and familiar letterforms give it a composed, authoritative voice rather than a trendy or expressive one.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading serif: traditional in structure, optimized for consistent texture, and versatile across paragraphs and headings without calling attention to itself.
Terminals are generally crisp with modest flare, and the serifs remain unobtrusive at text sizes. The design prioritizes clarity and even color in running text, with enough modulation to keep lines from looking monotone.