Serif Normal Ihdah 6 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, institutional, classic, formal, literary, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal polish, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, delicate, transitional.
This serif features finely bracketed serifs, a crisp high-contrast stroke model, and an overall vertical, steady posture. Curves are smooth and open (notably in C, G, and O), while terminals tend toward sharp, slightly flared wedge forms that keep the texture bright and articulate. Proportions feel traditional, with compact lowercase bodies and relatively prominent ascenders, producing a disciplined rhythm in text. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel with elegant curves and clear differentiation, matching the letterforms’ refined modulation.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively in headings, pull quotes, and formal communications that benefit from a refined, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, projecting a composed, authoritative voice suited to formal reading contexts. Its sharp serifs and measured contrast add a sense of refinement and tradition, evoking established editorial and literary typography rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity and a polished page texture, using strong contrast and carefully shaped serifs to convey tradition and credibility. Its proportions and detailing suggest an emphasis on comfortable reading and an editorially familiar tone.
Spacing appears balanced for continuous text, with a calm, even color at display and reading sizes. The italics are not shown; in the roman, details like the pointed joins in V/W and the crisp apexes in A and M reinforce a precise, engraved-like finish.