Serif Normal Ihkat 14 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, literary fiction, institutional, classic, bookish, formal, literary, scholarly, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, classic authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show oldstyle influences: rounded bowls with soft transitions, a moderately angled stress, and a slightly organic rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are balanced and not overly wide, with crisp terminals and clear serif joins; the lowercase maintains open counters and steady spacing, producing an even text color. Numerals appear proportional with smooth curves and restrained detailing, aligning comfortably with the surrounding text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and reports, where its steady rhythm and clear serif structure support comfortable scanning. It also works effectively for editorial layouts, academic materials, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a composed, editorial feel. It reads as familiar and trustworthy, lending a sense of refinement without becoming ornamental or flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar classical tone. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs aim to produce an even, comfortable texture across lines and paragraphs.
In paragraph settings the face holds a stable baseline rhythm and maintains clarity through distinct shapes (notably the varied serifs and open interior spaces). The forms feel slightly calligraphic in their modulation, which adds warmth while keeping the drawing clean and authoritative.