Serif Normal Ihlog 6 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, formal voice, refined contrast, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A refined serif with sharply tapered hairlines and sturdy verticals, creating a clear thick–thin rhythm throughout. Serifs are delicately bracketed and generally wedge-like, with crisp terminals that keep counters open and letterforms clean at text sizes. Proportions feel balanced and traditional, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a measured, even cadence in running text. Numerals and capitals follow the same disciplined contrast and shaping, giving the set a cohesive, editorial texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine typography, where its contrast and traditional proportions produce a familiar, comfortable texture. It also fits formal communication—reports, programs, and invitations—where a composed, reputable voice is desired.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a quiet formality that suggests editorial polish rather than display eccentricity. Its contrast and crisp finishing convey sophistication and authority, suitable for serious or cultured contexts.
The design appears aimed at a dependable, traditional text serif that reads cleanly while retaining a polished, high-contrast elegance. Its consistent modulation and restrained detailing suggest an intention to provide a classic editorial voice with a slightly dressy finish.
Round letters show smooth, controlled modulation, while diagonals in forms like V/W/X maintain a sharp, chiseled impression without becoming brittle. The lowercase includes a two-storey “g” and a compact “e,” reinforcing a conventional reading rhythm and a familiar page-like color.