Serif Normal Ihgam 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, refined, formal, text setting, readability, tradition, professional tone, print use, bracketed, crisp, transitional, open counters, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and clearly modulated stroke contrast. Curves are smooth and controlled, with fairly vertical stress and generous, open counters that keep the texture legible. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while lowercase forms maintain a steady rhythm with tidy joins and restrained terminals. Figures appear lining, with strong verticals and clean, traditional shapes that sit comfortably alongside the text.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books and long-form editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady text color are desired. It also fits academic or institutional materials, printed reports, and other contexts that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy typographic tone.
The overall tone feels classic and bookish, with a refined, authoritative presence. Its sharp serifs and disciplined contrast suggest tradition and polish rather than playfulness, making it read as formal and established in longer passages.
Likely designed as a general-purpose text serif that balances refinement with everyday readability. The controlled contrast, classic proportions, and conservative detailing indicate an intention to serve as a dependable workhorse for professional composition.
The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a consistent roman texture with clear differentiation between similar forms (such as I/l/1) via serifs and proportions. The Q features a distinct tail treatment, and the numerals keep a straightforward, print-oriented character.