Serif Normal Ipnun 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, bracketed, balanced, crisp, refined, bookish.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and a steady, moderately modulated stroke. Proportions are fairly classic: capitals are broad and well spaced, while lowercase forms keep an even rhythm with rounded bowls and clearly defined terminals. Curves are smooth and open, counters are generous, and joins are calm rather than sharp, giving the letters a composed texture in paragraph settings. Figures are proportional, with varied widths that align visually with the text color rather than forming a strict tabular system.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even text color and familiar serif detailing support comfortable scanning. It can also serve in academic or institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, conservative typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a quiet formality that feels at home in book and journal typography. It reads as trustworthy and established, conveying a conventional, editorial voice rather than a trendy or expressive one.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity and an even reading rhythm, using restrained contrast and classic proportions to produce a dependable, print-friendly texture.
Round letters (like O/C/e) maintain clean, open apertures, and the design avoids exaggerated features, keeping emphasis on consistent texture and legibility. The italics are not shown; the samples suggest a single, straightforward roman style intended for continuous reading.