Serif Normal Ihmen 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, authority, publishing, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, refined, crisp.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and softly modulated strokes that create a steady, bookish rhythm. Capitals are proportioned with a classical feel and sharp, tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows subtle calligraphic influence with angled joins and gently cupped serifs. Curves are round but controlled, and details like the ear and tail treatments add a slightly humanist texture without looking decorative. Numerals follow the same text-like construction, with clear, open forms and modest stroke modulation.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice is desired. It also fits reports, formal correspondence, and print-forward branding that benefits from a classic, authoritative texture.
The overall tone is scholarly and established, evoking printed literature, academia, and institutional publishing. Its restrained contrast and familiar proportions communicate seriousness and credibility, with just enough warmth in the shaping to avoid feeling cold or purely mechanical.
Designed to deliver a dependable, conventional text-serif experience with classical proportions and subtle humanist modulation. The intention appears to prioritize readability and typographic neutrality while retaining traditional serif character for editorial and literary contexts.
In paragraph settings the face maintains a calm color and consistent spacing, supporting continuous reading. The letterforms favor clarity over flair, with crisp terminals and a conservative silhouette that remains recognizable at a glance.