Serif Normal Ilmav 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, refined reading, classic authority, editorial tone, formal elegance, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, open counters.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with a crisp, calligraphic modulation: thin hairlines and serifs pair with comparatively sturdy main stems. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, with sharp, tapered terminals that keep the color light and airy on the page. Proportions lean classical, with ample counters and a measured rhythm that reads smoothly in continuous text; the lowercase shows a clear two-storey a and g, and the overall construction stays disciplined and consistent across letters and figures.
It suits long-form reading in books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a refined serif texture is desired. The crisp contrast and delicate serifs also make it a good choice for pull quotes, section openers, and formal printed materials when set with comfortable size and leading.
The tone is polished and traditional, evoking book typography and cultured editorial design. Its delicate details and vertical poise create a sense of formality and restraint, while the open shapes keep it approachable rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif voice with heightened refinement: strong vertical structure, careful contrast, and understated detailing aimed at producing an elegant, readable page tone for editorial and literary contexts.
Joins and curves are clean and controlled, with minimal flourish—details like the small, sharp feet on verticals and the crisp arms on E/F/T emphasize precision. The numerals follow the same contrast model, with slender diagonals and fine terminals that favor elegance over blunt sturdiness.