Serif Normal Ipmeh 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, articles, publishing, essays, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print text, neutrality, bracketed, crisp, bookish, reserved, oldstyle.
A conventional serif with bracketed, lightly cupped terminals and moderate stroke modulation. The capitals are steady and compact, with restrained flare and clean, open counters; diagonals and curves stay controlled rather than calligraphic. Lowercase forms keep a straightforward rhythm with a moderate x-height and slightly tapered joins, while details like the two-storey a and g and the ear on g reinforce a traditional text-seriffed construction. Numerals align with the text color, mixing round and more linear forms with simple, readable shapes.
Well suited to body text for books, journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support headings, captions, and pull quotes when a restrained, classic tone is needed without drawing attention away from content.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness and a measured, composed voice. It reads as familiar and trustworthy, with enough warmth in the bracketing and curves to avoid feeling mechanical.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and familiar letterforms. Its conservative structure and moderate modulation aim to provide comfortable long-form reading with a quietly formal character.
In text, the face maintains an even typographic color and clear word shapes, with punctuation and capitals blending smoothly into the flow. The design favors conventional proportions and conservative detailing over expressive quirks, making it feel at home in long-form settings.