Serif Normal Ihdek 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic elegance, formal branding, bracketed, sharp, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs with finely tapered terminals. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with sharp apexes and clean joins, while the lowercase keeps a traditional text rhythm with compact counters and clear, vertical stress. The forms are disciplined and upright, with high-contrast strokes and delicate hairlines that give the overall texture a bright, engraved quality in setting.
Well suited to book and magazine typography, especially for literary or long-form editorial where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly in display applications such as headlines, pull quotes, and formal invitations where its high-contrast elegance can be showcased.
The tone is classic and formal, with a literary, editorial presence that reads as established and authoritative. Its high-contrast detailing adds a refined, slightly ceremonial feel suited to traditional publishing and prestige branding.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, book-oriented serif that prioritizes a refined, traditional reading texture while offering enough contrast and sharpness to feel elevated in larger sizes.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with strong verticals and fine connecting strokes that look especially elegant at larger sizes. In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent line color and a crisp word shape, though the thinnest strokes and serifs become visually prominent, emphasizing its polished, traditional character.