Serif Normal Ihmal 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, publishing, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, text setting, compact economy, classic tone, print tradition, clarity, bracketed serifs, tight spacing, crisp terminals, vertical stress, oldstyle figures.
A conventional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and a steady, moderately modulated stroke. Proportions are compact with relatively tight sidebearings, giving words a dense, economical rhythm. Curves show vertical stress and clean joins, while straight stems stay firm and upright. The lowercase has a traditional, text-oriented build with sturdy ascenders, a two-storey “g,” and a gently modeled “e,” and the numerals include oldstyle forms that sit comfortably in running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading and information-dense layouts such as books, essays, journals, and reports. It also works effectively for editorial headlines and subheads where a traditional serif voice and compact set help maintain hierarchy without excess ornament.
The overall tone is sober and literary, evoking printed books, newspapers, and institutional communication. Its compact, structured rhythm reads as authoritative and composed rather than expressive or playful.
The design appears aimed at a dependable, print-classic reading experience: familiar serif forms, controlled contrast, and compact spacing that support sustained text while maintaining a dignified, traditional presence.
Capitals appear stately and slightly condensed, with sturdy verticals and restrained flare. The “Q” shows a pronounced descending tail, and the overall punctuation/diacritic feel (e.g., i/j dots) is conventional and unobtrusive, reinforcing a text-first intent.