Serif Normal Ihmeh 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book layout, editorial, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, trustworthy, literary, readability, tradition, editorial utility, formal tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, transitional, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes that suggest a restrained, calligraphic underpinning. The letterforms show rounded bowls and steady, slightly tapered terminals, with a balanced rhythm that reads evenly in continuous text. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and stable, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and a moderate x-height with familiar two-storey forms (notably in a and g). Numerals are text-friendly in proportion and styling, with smooth curves and consistent stroke finishing.
Well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady text color and familiar serif structure support comfortable reading. It also fits formal communication such as reports, institutional materials, and print-heavy documents that benefit from a traditional typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, editorial voice. It feels established and dependable rather than attention-seeking, lending an air of formality and tradition suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, moderated contrast, and conservative detailing work together to produce a legible, polished reading face for sustained paragraphs.
Serifs are crisp without becoming sharp, and curves transition smoothly into stems, producing a calm texture on the page. The shapes favor clarity over idiosyncrasy, with conventional construction across capitals, lowercase, and figures for a cohesive, text-centric palette.