Serif Normal Ifmun 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, print design, headings, classic, bookish, refined, literary, text reading, editorial tone, classic serif, literary voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, warm, moderate contrast.
This serif features gently bracketed serifs and a softly calligraphic stroke modulation that reads as traditional and steady rather than sharp or geometric. The capitals have classic proportions with flared terminals and smooth curves, while the lowercase shows a compact x-height with clear ascenders and descenders, giving text an elegant vertical rhythm. Bowls and counters are open and comfortably rounded, and the detailing (such as the ear on the lowercase g and the tapered joins) reinforces an oldstyle, book-oriented construction. Numerals appear lining and proportioned with the same moderate contrast and restrained, rounded terminals for cohesive text setting.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a conventional serif with a refined texture supports sustained reading. It can also serve for chapter titles, pull quotes, and formal headings, especially when paired with generous leading to complement the compact x-height.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a calm, trustworthy demeanor suited to long-form reading. Its warmth and subtle calligraphic influence suggest tradition and craft, making it feel at home in editorial and cultural contexts rather than overtly modern or technical settings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif with a subtle oldstyle character—balancing readability with a cultured, classic voice for editorial and book-centric use.
In paragraph text the compact x-height and pronounced ascenders/descenders create a slightly formal texture, with crisp letterfit and a measured rhythm that favors readability and polish. The design avoids extreme sharpness in serifs and terminals, resulting in a smoother, more forgiving presence on the page.