Serif Normal Ifdah 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, refined, authoritative, formal, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, print clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional, bookish.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic construction with soft entry/exit terminals, rounded joins, and moderate apertures that keep counters open in text. Capitals are stately and balanced with crisp serifs and subtly tapered strokes, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with a moderate x-height and clear ascenders/descenders. Numerals align cleanly with the text color, showing classic proportions and a restrained, print-oriented finish.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even text color and familiar serif structure are desirable. It also fits formal documents, reports, and academic typography, and can serve effectively for headings when a traditional, authoritative voice is needed.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a calm, cultivated presence that reads as established and trustworthy. It feels suited to traditional publishing and editorial contexts, conveying formality without looking overly ornate or mannered.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, controlled contrast, and bracketed serifs work together to produce a stable rhythm and comfortable readability across paragraphs.
In the sample text, spacing and sidebearings create an even, comfortable color across lines, and the serif detailing remains visible without becoming fussy at larger sizes. The design leans toward a conventional book serif sensibility, prioritizing clarity and a composed page texture.