Serif Normal Ihmol 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, longform, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, classic tone, editorial clarity, literary feel, bracketed, hairline, crisp, transitional, bookish.
This serif typeface features crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation, with thin hairlines contrasting against sturdier verticals. The forms are upright and relatively compact, with measured proportions and a steady baseline rhythm. Curves are clean and controlled, counters are moderately open, and terminals tend toward sharp, tapered finishes that keep the texture lively in continuous text.
It performs well for book typography and editorial settings where a classic serif voice and structured rhythm are desired. The design’s crisp contrast and tidy serifs also suit headings, pull quotes, and other typographic elements in magazines or literary layouts when set with appropriate size and spacing.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking the feel of established publishing and academic typography. Its high-contrast detailing and neat serifs lend a sense of formality and refinement, suitable for content that benefits from a composed, authoritative voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that reads as established and dependable, aiming for a polished page texture and a traditionally “bookish” demeanor in paragraphs and mixed-case composition.
In the samples, the font maintains an even, composed color despite the contrast, with recognizable, conventional lettershapes that prioritize clarity. Numerals align with the same serifed, high-contrast construction, supporting a consistent page texture across mixed text and figures.