Serif Normal Ihbaw 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, literature, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, refined contrast, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with delicate hairlines, sturdier verticals, and crisp, bracketed serifs that keep the joins smooth rather than abrupt. The curves are clean and controlled, with a slightly calligraphic stress and a measured rhythm that reads comfortably in text. Capitals are well-proportioned and dignified, while the lowercase maintains a conventional structure with a moderate x-height, open counters, and clear differentiation between similar forms. Numerals follow the same restrained, bookish logic, with refined terminals and consistent contrast.
Well-suited to body text in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and refined contrast are desirable. It also works effectively for chapter openings, pull quotes, and headings that benefit from a traditional, authoritative appearance.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its sharp detail and elegant contrast suggest seriousness and credibility rather than friendliness or playfulness.
Designed to provide a conventional, highly readable text serif with a refined contrast profile and an understated, literary character. The intent appears to balance elegance and clarity, delivering a dependable typographic tone for continuous reading.
Thin horizontals and hairline connections give it a polished sparkle at larger sizes, while the sturdier main strokes preserve a steady baseline in paragraphs. The ampersand and punctuation shown in the sample text lean classic and restrained, matching the conservative, text-oriented construction.