Serif Normal Ihdan 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, editorial tone, timelessness, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A classic text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and noticeable stroke contrast. The shapes show a slightly calligraphic modulation, with tapered joins and subtly flared terminals that keep the color lively without becoming decorative. Proportions feel balanced and readable: capitals are broad and steady, while lowercase forms are compact with clear counters and a gently rounded rhythm. Numerals align with the text style, mixing vertical stress and crisp serifs for a consistent, print-oriented texture.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desired. It also fits formal communications and identity work that benefits from a traditional, cultivated tone, and it can scale up effectively for headlines that need refinement without excessive ornament.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting authority and polish rather than trend-forward minimalism. Its contrast and careful finishing convey a composed, editorial voice that reads as established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile reading serif: recognizable historical proportions, clean finishing, and enough contrast to feel refined while maintaining clarity in continuous text. It aims for dependable legibility with a cultured, print-classic personality.
The sample text shows a smooth reading flow at display and paragraph sizes, with clear differentiation between similar forms (notably in the lowercase set and the numerals). Curves and serifs stay controlled and consistent, giving paragraphs an even typographic gray while retaining a slightly warm, humanist character.