Serif Normal Ifrid 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print prose, reports, academic, classic, formal, literary, bookish, text readability, editorial tone, classic utility, conventional voice, bracketed, crisp, refined, balanced, traditional.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a steady, moderately modulated stroke. Capitals are proportioned with classical restraint and open counters, while the lowercase shows compact, readable forms with a two-storey “a” and “g,” sturdy verticals, and gently tapered terminals. Curves are smooth and round (notably in O/Q), with a consistent baseline and measured spacing that supports continuous reading. Numerals follow the same old-style-inspired rhythm, mixing rounded bowls and clear stems for even color in text.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability is the priority. It also fits reports, academic materials, and other formal print settings that benefit from a conventional, trusted serif voice.
The overall tone is classical and composed, projecting a familiar editorial authority. It feels bookish and traditional rather than stylized, with a quiet formality suited to established institutions and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: familiar forms, controlled contrast, and conservative detailing aimed at producing an even texture and reliable readability across paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
Details like the angled beak on “f,” the crisp spur and tail treatment in letters such as “G,” “Q,” and “R,” and the balanced joins in “m” and “n” contribute to a dependable text rhythm without calling attention to individual glyphs.