Serif Normal Ilmol 6 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, elegance, tradition, editorial tone, bracketed, modulated, open counters, sharp terminals, calligraphic.
This serif shows pronounced stroke modulation with crisp hairlines and sturdier verticals, producing a clear high-contrast texture. Serifs are finely bracketed and generally horizontal, with sharp, tapered terminals that keep the shapes elegant rather than heavy. Proportions are generous with ample letter width and open counters, and the overall rhythm is calm and even across words. Numerals align with the same contrast and serif treatment, maintaining a cohesive, bookish tone.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books and essays, as well as magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve refined titling, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as programs or invitations, especially at moderate-to-large sizes where the hairlines and serif detail remain clear.
The overall impression is traditional and cultivated, with a distinctly literary, old-style formality. Its contrast and delicate finishing details add a refined, slightly ceremonial feel suited to classic editorial typography rather than utilitarian UI text.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, classical reading experience with a more elegant, contrast-driven finish. It balances traditional proportions and familiar letterforms with crisp detailing to deliver a refined, print-oriented voice.
Diagonal strokes (notably in V/W/Y) are slender and sharply joined, giving capitals a poised, stately presence. The lowercase shows a conventional two-storey structure where expected (e.g., a) and maintains clean, readable apertures, while the thin joins and hairline serifs become more prominent at smaller sizes.