Serif Normal Ihkog 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, invitations, branding, literary, refined, classical, formal, text setting, classicism, elegance, readability, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines, sturdier stems, and smoothly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a gently calligraphic modulation with crisp terminals and a slightly tapered, drawn feel rather than rigid geometry. Proportions lean traditional, with a relatively small x-height and clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase; counters are open and the rhythm is even, supporting continuous reading. Numerals match the text tone, with elegant curves and fine joining strokes that keep figures light on the page.
Well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired, including magazines, essays, and long-form reading. It can also serve formal applications such as invitations or identity systems that benefit from a composed, classical voice, especially in headings and pull quotes where the contrast can shine.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying refinement and formality without feeling overly ornamental. It suggests traditional print culture—books, periodicals, and composed long-form text—through its calm rhythm and measured contrast.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with a classic typographic voice—balancing elegance and restraint through strong stroke contrast, bracketed serifs, and traditional proportions.
Uppercase forms are stately with moderate width and carefully shaped curves, while the lowercase maintains a consistent baseline and a restrained, book-face texture. Curved letters (like C, G, and S) emphasize smooth, continuous arcs, and the delicate hairlines give the face a crisp, polished appearance at display sizes.