Serif Normal Ihkir 16 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, text reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, formal display, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, graceful.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The drawing favors vertical stress and a steady, upright stance, with generous counters and relatively open apertures that keep the texture from feeling dense. Capitals are stately and slightly wide with sharp apexes (notably in A and W), while the lowercase combines sturdy verticals with gently tapered terminals and a two-storey a. Numerals show clear oldstyle influence in their varied widths and flowing curves, matching the text rhythm.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, and other editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for elegant branding, certificates, and invitations, particularly at display sizes where its contrast and finishing details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, suggesting editorial seriousness and a traditional bookish voice. Its high-contrast strokes and neat finishing details add a sense of ceremony and polish, suited to formal communication without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a polished, classical character. Its measured proportions and disciplined detailing suggest an aim toward versatile literary and editorial use while still providing a distinguished presence for headlines and titles.
In text, the face produces a rhythmic, lightly sparkling color due to the contrast and clean serifs. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) show smooth, controlled modulation, and the Q’s tail and the ear/terminals on letters like a and r add subtle calligraphic flavor without breaking consistency.