Serif Normal Ihbul 9 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gazi' by Fontuma (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literature, academic, classic, refined, literary, formal, text readability, traditional tone, editorial polish, formal clarity, bracketed, sharp serifs, crisp, calligraphic contrast, bookish.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely tapered, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a relatively narrow internal rhythm with tall capitals and a restrained x-height, giving the face a vertical, composed stance. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while terminals tend to end in sharp, delicate serifs rather than blunt cuts. Overall spacing feels airy and even, supporting a clean line of text without looking rigid.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits refined branding, invitations, and formal documents that benefit from sharp serifs and elegant contrast, especially at text and display sizes where its detailing can be appreciated.
The font conveys a traditional, cultured tone associated with established publishing and formal communication. Its high-contrast strokes and sharp finishing details add a sense of refinement and seriousness, while the steady proportions keep it readable and composed in continuous text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, book-oriented serif that balances classic proportions with a clean, high-contrast finish. Its controlled curves, bracketed serifs, and measured spacing suggest an aim toward legible, professional typography for publishing and formal communication.
The lowercase includes clearly differentiated shapes (double-storey a and g) and a sturdy, readable set of numerals with strong contrast and classic proportions. Diagonal letters like K, V, W, and X retain sharp joins and tapered ends, reinforcing the crisp, engraved-like finish. In the sample text, the texture remains consistent with a distinctly serif-driven rhythm and clear word shapes.