Serif Normal Ifril 11 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, clear stroke modulation, and a steady, print-oriented rhythm. Capitals are proportioned with classic roman balance and slightly tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows compact, well-contained forms with a two-storey a and g and a distinctly bracketed, sturdy serif system. Curves are smoothly drawn and the joins are controlled, giving counters a calm, open feel; numerals align with the text tone, with oldstyle-like movement and rounded bowls that sit comfortably alongside lowercase.
Well-suited to book typography, magazines, and other long-form editorial settings where consistent texture and comfortable reading are priorities. It can also support formal documents, academic materials, and brand systems that need a dependable serif for headlines and supporting copy.
The overall tone is established and literary, suggesting editorial credibility and a conservative, time-tested voice. It feels composed and slightly formal, with a quiet elegance suited to serious reading and institutional communication.
The design intention reads as a conventional text serif built for clarity and sustained reading, combining familiar roman proportions with restrained detailing. It aims to provide an authoritative, polished typographic voice that remains unobtrusive in continuous text.
Details like the prominent ball terminals (notably on f) and the classic, slightly calligraphic shaping in curved letters add warmth without becoming decorative. Spacing appears even and measured in running text, emphasizing legibility and continuity over display personality.