Serif Normal Ifrad 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, print clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, transitional.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even color on the page. Capitals are stately and slightly wide with clean, tapered terminals; the curves are smooth and controlled rather than geometric. Lowercase forms show oldstyle influence, including a two‑storey “a,” open apertures, and a gently angled “e” crossbar. Numerals follow the same bookish rhythm, with clear shapes and balanced proportions that suit continuous reading.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts, where a familiar serif voice and consistent rhythm are desirable. It can also support formal collateral such as reports, programs, and institutional communications when a classic typographic tone is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature, academic settings, and established editorial design. Its restrained contrast and familiar letterforms read as trustworthy and serious without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose reading face: traditional proportions, moderate contrast, and conservative detailing aimed at clarity and calm texture in paragraphs while still offering crisp, dignified capitals for headings.
Spacing appears comfortably generous in the sample text, helping long lines remain legible. Diacritics and punctuation (as shown) are straightforward and unobtrusive, supporting a clean typographic texture.