Serif Normal Ihbin 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, refined, literary, readability, tradition, authority, bracketed, hairline serifs, transitional, crisp.
A polished text serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and finely tapered, bracketed serifs. The capitals feel measured and traditional, with generous interior space and calm proportions, while the lowercase shows a steady rhythm and clear differentiation between stems and hairlines. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are crisp rather than blunt, and the overall color on the page is even despite the high contrast, keeping paragraphs readable and composed.
This face is well suited to book and long-form editorial typography, where its high-contrast structure and traditional serifs can provide a familiar reading texture. It also fits academic, legal, and corporate documents, and can serve for headlines or pull quotes when a classic, authoritative tone is desired.
The tone is classic and literary, suggesting established publishing and institutional uses rather than expressive display. It reads as refined and authoritative, with a quiet formality suited to serious content and longer-form reading.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, high-contrast serif optimized for composed text settings, balancing elegance with legibility through disciplined proportions and consistent serif treatment.
Details such as the two-storey forms and the restrained, upright stance reinforce a conventional text serif voice. Numerals match the texty character, with strong contrast and elegant curves that sit comfortably alongside the letters.