Serif Normal Ikraf 5 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book titles, headlines, branding, invitations, editorial, luxury, classical, poised, dramatic, refinement, editorial tone, premium appeal, classic revival, display clarity, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, flared joins.
A high-contrast serif with delicate hairlines and strong, dark stems, producing a crisp black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are fine and sharply cut with subtle bracketing, and many strokes show a calligraphic modulation with slightly flared joins and tapered terminals. The letterforms are open and well spaced with a refined, bookish texture; curves are smooth and controlled, and diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) read cleanly with thin connecting hairlines. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast, with graceful curves and small finishing strokes that keep the set cohesive.
Well suited to magazine typography, book covers and titles, and headline settings where its contrast and sharp finishing can shine. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and formal invitations that benefit from an elegant, classic serif voice.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, with a polished, high-end feel suited to sophisticated layouts. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted forms convey elegance and restraint, while the pronounced contrast adds a dramatic, fashion-forward edge.
The font appears designed to deliver a contemporary take on a conventional text serif, emphasizing crisp contrast and refined detailing for editorial and brand-led composition. Its balance of traditional proportions with sharper, more dramatic hairlines suggests an aim for sophistication and visual sparkle in larger sizes while retaining a familiar reading structure.
The design relies on very fine details (hairlines, thin serifs, and tight inner joins), which visually heighten precision and crispness at display sizes. Lowercase forms maintain a traditional, readable structure with a smooth, steady baseline rhythm, supporting extended text when set with comfortable size and spacing.