Serif Normal Ifren 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, magazines, newspapers, essays, reports, literary, formal, editorial, traditional, refined, readability, credibility, editorial tone, classic styling, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, classic, bookish.
A classic serif with sharply defined, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast. The letterforms show a steady, text-oriented rhythm with moderate proportions and clear vertical stress, while diagonals and joins stay crisp and controlled. Terminals are clean and slightly tapered, counters are comfortably open, and the overall color remains even in continuous text. Numerals and capitals keep a sober, conventional structure with subtle, elegant detailing rather than overt stylization.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits formal documents, reports, and academic or cultural publishing that benefits from a conventional, credible typographic tone.
The tone is polished and literary, suggesting authority and tradition without feeling ornamental. It reads as calm, composed, and slightly formal, with a familiar book-typographic voice that suits serious communication.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes readability and familiar proportions while adding a touch of refinement through crisp serifs and controlled contrast.
In the sample text, word shapes hold together well and spacing appears balanced, helping paragraphs feel orderly. The italics are not shown; the upright roman carries the personality through small refinements in serifs and contrast rather than dramatic quirks.