Serif Normal Ikmah 15 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calgera' by TRF (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazines, book titles, headlines, luxury branding, invitations, editorial, refined, classic, dramatic, formal, elegance, editorial tone, premium feel, classical clarity, hairline, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, high-waist.
This serif features sharp, finely tapered hairlines against fuller vertical stems, creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and neatly cut, with pointed terminals and wedge-like finishing on several forms. Capitals feel statuesque and slightly narrow in stance, while the lowercase shows a traditional, bookish structure with a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a “g” with a pronounced ear and looped lower bowl. Curves are smooth and controlled, with clear thick–thin modulation and clean joins that keep counters open despite the contrast. Numerals follow the same refined logic, mixing strong verticals with delicate entry strokes and finishing flicks.
Well suited to editorial typography, display headlines, and book or magazine titling where its contrast and crisp detailing can shine. It can also support premium brand identities and formal printed materials, especially at moderate to larger sizes where the hairlines and terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, projecting authority and polish with a distinctly classical flavor. Its dramatic contrast and sharp terminals add a sense of sophistication that reads as premium and formal rather than casual or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a modern, conventional text serif with elevated contrast for a more refined, fashion-forward editorial voice. It balances classical proportions with sharper finishing details to deliver a polished, premium feel in both display and reading contexts.
In text settings the contrast produces a lively sparkle, especially in mixed-case passages, and the pointed details (ears, beaks, and finials) give the design a slightly calligraphic edge. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright.