Serif Normal Ikdet 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, tapered, oldstyle.
A refined serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and strongly tapered strokes that create a lively vertical rhythm. The letterforms show moderate proportions with a steady, upright stance and clear differentiation between thick and thin elements. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with narrow joins and pointed terminals in places, while counters remain open and well-shaped for continuous reading. Numerals and capitals follow the same disciplined, traditional construction, producing an even color in text while retaining elegant sparkle at display sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and literary publishing, as well as editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly for magazine headlines, section titles, and formal collateral like programs or invitations, especially where a polished, classical tone is important.
The tone is classic and bookish, with a formal, cultivated feel that suggests tradition and authority. Its high-contrast modeling and sharp details read as refined and editorial, lending a sense of seriousness and polish rather than casual warmth.
The font appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that brings classical proportions and sharp finishing into modern typesetting. Its design prioritizes readability with an elevated, editorial presence, aiming to feel authoritative and timeless while still offering enough contrast to feel elegant in display settings.
The design balances delicate hairlines with sturdier stems, so fine details become a defining feature; it appears most confident when size and output resolution can preserve the thin strokes. The italics are not shown, and the roman’s terminals and serifs carry most of the character through crisp finishing and controlled curvature.