Serif Normal Ikgam 4 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, posters, book covers, editorial, fashion, refined, dramatic, literary, editorial tone, luxury feel, display impact, modern classic, hairline serifs, didone-like, sharp terminals, crisp, high waistlines.
A crisp modern serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline detailing. The design shows vertical stress, straight-sided stems, and finely bracketed to unbracketed-looking serifs that read as sharp and delicate at display sizes. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, producing round bowls with thin connecting strokes, while spacing feels measured and slightly airy to keep counters open. Uppercase forms are stately and wide-set, and the lowercase keeps a traditional structure with a clean, bookish rhythm and a relatively straightforward, upright stance.
Well suited to magazine layouts, cultural/editorial headlines, and brand identities that want a sleek, premium impression. It also works effectively for book covers, posters, and large-format typography where the fine serifs and contrast can be appreciated. For longer text, it will perform best when set with comfortable size and leading to preserve clarity of the hairline strokes.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic contrast that signals luxury and editorial sophistication. It feels formal and composed, leaning toward contemporary fashion and culture publishing rather than casual or rustic settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, fashion-leaning serif voice built around elegant contrast and crisp finishing. It aims to balance classic roman proportions with a more modern, high-impact texture for titles and editorial settings.
The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates the roman’s ability to hold up in larger paragraphs while still reading as a display-forward face. Numerals and punctuation share the same refined contrast and sharp finishing, giving headings and pull-quotes a consistent, premium voice.