Serif Normal Ihgom 12 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, academic, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, text setting, bracketed, hairline, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and more substantial vertical stems, set on steady, upright proportions. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, giving strokes a clean entry and exit without feeling slab-like. The lowercase shows traditional text-serf behavior: a two-storey “a,” a double-storey “g” with a defined ear, compact bowls, and clear apertures, while the capitals keep a dignified, moderately wide stance with smooth curves and restrained terminals. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, reading as formal, text-oriented figures rather than geometric display forms.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired, such as books, magazines, and cultural or academic materials. It can also serve formal applications—invitation text, institutional branding, and headlines—where a refined, classical tone and strong contrast are beneficial.
The overall tone is classic and cultured, evoking book typography and editorial tradition. Its sharp contrast and neat finishing convey refinement and authority, with a slightly literary, old-world elegance rather than a modernist or utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes familiar proportions, clear letterforms, and a polished contrast model. Its detailing suggests a focus on elegant readability and traditional typographic texture for editorial and literary settings.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin rhythm creates a lively line texture, especially at larger sizes. The shapes stay conservative and consistent across the set, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I, l, and 1) through serifing and proportions.