Serif Normal Ifdef 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutional, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic contrast, open counters, tall ascenders.
This is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a distinctly calligraphic stress. Uppercase forms feel stately and spacious, with generous internal counters (notably in C, O, and G) and clean, tapered curves. Lowercase shows a comparatively short x-height with tall ascenders and modest descenders, producing an elegant vertical rhythm. Terminals are sharp and controlled, and the overall drawing favors clarity over ornament, with a slightly varying, lively texture across letters and numerals.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial settings where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it also works well for headings, pull quotes, and formal titling at larger sizes. The crisp contrast and classic proportions make it a strong choice for institutional communications, essays, and print-first layouts that benefit from a refined, conventional voice.
The tone is classic and editorial, suggesting traditional book typography and formal publishing. Its sharp serifs and pronounced contrast convey refinement and authority, while the open bowls keep it from feeling overly dense or severe. Overall it reads as composed and literary rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a classic publishing character, balancing open counters and disciplined serif work with pronounced stroke contrast. It aims to provide a familiar, trustworthy tone for continuous text while remaining elegant enough for display use in editorial typography.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady line color at larger sizes, with punctuation and figures matching the same crisp, high-contrast logic. The capitals sit confidently and pair naturally with the lowercase, creating a familiar, conventional reading voice.