Serif Normal Ifmuv 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text economy, clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional, crisp.
A classic text serif with bracketed wedge serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a slightly calligraphic construction. The capitals are stately and fairly wide with clean, tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows open counters and a balanced, readable rhythm. Details like the two-storey “a,” the angled ear on “g,” and the curved, flowing “k” and “y” contribute to a traditional book-face feel. Numerals appear lining and proportional, matching the text color and contrast of the letters.
Well-suited to body text in books, journals, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a conventional serif voice are desired. It also works for formal communication and understated branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, suggesting editorial polish and academic credibility. It feels composed and familiar rather than trendy, with a quiet elegance that supports long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading serif that prioritizes clear text color, familiar letterforms, and restrained contrast for comfortable, extended use.
In the text sample, the spacing and word shapes read evenly, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/l/1) aided by serifs and distinct terminals. Serifs stay relatively delicate and bracketed, helping maintain a smooth texture at paragraph sizes.