Serif Normal Ihdew 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, literary, refined, formal, scholarly, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, page texture, bracketed, sharp, crisp, elegant, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and fuller main strokes, showing a distinctly oldstyle, calligraphic modulation. Serifs are bracketed and taper cleanly, with pointed terminals and a slightly lively, hand-informed rhythm rather than purely geometric construction. Capitals are stately and open, with a gently flared feel in strokes like A and V, while lowercase forms show traditional proportions and moderate ascenders/descenders. Numerals are clear and bookish, with a noticeably elegant “7” and an “8” built from balanced bowls.
Well-suited to book and editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired, including novels, essays, and magazine features. It can also serve for refined headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral where the sharp contrast and classic shapes reinforce a cultivated tone.
The overall tone is classical and literary, evoking book typography and editorial refinement. Its sharp details and strong contrast feel formal and cultivated, suggesting authority and tradition without looking overly ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an oldstyle influence, prioritizing a familiar reading rhythm, clear letter differentiation, and a sophisticated high-contrast finish for professional publishing contexts.
In the text sample, the spacing reads even and the texture is consistent, with distinct letter shapes that keep words recognizable at typical reading sizes. The combination of delicate hairlines and crisp serifs gives it a polished page color that suits longer passages while still feeling elevated.