Serif Normal Ihlaz 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, refined, classic text, editorial tone, formal display, refinement, bracketed, hairline, vertical stress, crisp, stately.
This serif typeface presents crisp, high-contrast letterforms with fine hairlines and more robust main strokes, producing a sharp, elegant texture. Serifs are bracketed and relatively delicate, with clean terminals and an overall vertical stress that reads as traditional and composed. Proportions feel slightly condensed in places with generous counters and a measured rhythm, while the lowercase shows a notably short x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders for a more bookish silhouette. Numerals and capitals appear carefully balanced for display and text settings, maintaining a consistent, polished color across lines.
Well suited to long-form book typography and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired, especially at text sizes that benefit from crisp stroke contrast. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, formal invitations, and brand systems that aim for tradition and sophistication.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with a refined, editorial character. Its high-contrast detailing and stately proportions evoke a literary, authoritative mood suited to established institutions and traditional publishing.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for classic reading experiences and refined display use, prioritizing an elegant rhythm, disciplined detailing, and a traditional typographic voice.
In the sample text, the type creates a distinctly elegant page color with clear stroke modulation; spacing and capital forms lend a composed, traditional cadence. The pronounced ascenders and descenders from the short x-height contribute to a more dramatic vertical rhythm, especially at larger sizes.