Serif Normal Ifdan 4 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, print polish, bracketed, sharp, crisp, airy, calligraphic.
A refined serif with delicate hairlines and pronounced thick–thin modulation, setting up a crisp vertical rhythm. Serifs are small and bracketed, with tapered terminals and a clean, slightly calligraphic finish rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel compact with relatively tall capitals and a restrained x-height, while counters remain open enough to keep the page color light. Numerals align comfortably with the text style, and overall spacing reads even and controlled in continuous setting.
Well suited to book interiors, essays, and magazine typography where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve for institutional or cultural branding, invitations, and refined headings—especially when the layout can accommodate its fine detailing.
The tone is classical and composed, evoking book typography and traditional publishing. Its sharp detailing and elegant contrast lend a sense of ceremony and authority, while the lightness keeps it poised rather than heavy or ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a distinctly elegant contrast profile, balancing classic proportions with crisp, contemporary drawing. It aims to deliver a polished editorial texture and a dignified tone in continuous text while remaining capable in display sizes.
In the sample text, the texture stays smooth and consistent across long lines, with clear word shapes and a steady baseline. The contrast and fine joins suggest it will look best when given adequate size or print quality to preserve the thinnest strokes.