Serif Normal Ilbey 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, classic tone, editorial clarity, refined detail, traditional authority, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
This serif has sharply modeled, high-contrast strokes with tapered joins and delicate, bracketed serifs that often finish in pointed, wedge-like terminals. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with a gently oldstyle feel in the lowercase (notably the two-storey a and g and the soft, flowing ear on g). Capitals are dignified and steady, with clean inner counters and a controlled, slightly variable rhythm that keeps long text from feeling mechanical. Numerals follow the same crisp, sculpted logic, with elegant modulation and fine finishing at terminals.
Well-suited to editorial design, book interiors, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and cultural branding that benefits from a refined, traditional tone, especially at moderate to large sizes where its fine serifs and stroke modulation remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography, classical publishing, and a quiet sense of authority. Its sharp terminals and lively stroke modulation add a refined, slightly historic character without tipping into ornamentation.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable text serif with a distinctly classical finish—pairing disciplined proportions with calligraphic modulation and crisp, pointed terminals to create a literary, editorial presence.
In text, the strong contrast and fine serifs produce a bright page color and a distinctly engraved-like crispness at larger sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests a design tuned for display and editorial settings where detail can be appreciated.