Serif Normal Ilmad 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazine, body copy, longform, elegant, literary, refined, traditional, classic text, editorial tone, refined contrast, print tradition, bracketed, hairline, sharp, vertical stress, oldstyle figures.
This serif design features pronounced thick–thin modulation with fine hairlines and bracketed wedge serifs. Proportions are relatively narrow with a tall cap height and a notably short x-height, giving the lowercase a compact, bookish rhythm. Curves show a traditional vertical stress, while terminals are crisp and lightly tapered. Counters are moderately open, and the overall texture reads smooth and even in continuous text despite the delicate strokes.
It suits book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine body copy where a traditional serif voice and refined contrast are desirable. The delicate hairlines and short x-height favor comfortable reading at moderate sizes in well-supported print or high-resolution settings, while also working for formal captions and pull quotes when spacing is given room.
The tone is classic and cultivated, leaning toward literary and editorial refinement. Its high-contrast drawing and restrained details convey formality and sophistication rather than casual warmth, making it feel at home in traditional print contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a classic, print-oriented color and a dignified reading rhythm. Oldstyle numerals and restrained, bracketed serifs reinforce a traditional editorial character.
Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and descenders that blend naturally with lowercase text. The italic is not shown; all samples presented read as a consistent upright roman style.