Serif Normal Ihdim 16 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, vertical stress, calligraphic.
A crisp, high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs and a largely vertical axis. Stems are sturdy while hairlines and cross-strokes taper to fine points, producing a clean, engraved rhythm. Capitals feel stately and proportioned with generous curves and controlled flare at terminals; the lowercase is compact and steady, with a two-storey a, a compact e, and a distinctive g that reads as looped and calligraphic. Numerals follow the same sharp contrast and traditional proportions, with clear, open counters and tapered terminals.
Well suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and crisp contrast support a cultured tone. It also performs well for display applications—chapter openers, magazine headlines, and formal invitations—where the fine hairlines and sharp terminals can provide elegance and emphasis.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, suggesting bookish authority and careful craftsmanship. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs convey a refined, slightly dramatic elegance suited to classical and institutional settings.
Designed to evoke a conventional, literary serif voice with a polished, print-oriented finish. The intention appears to balance readability with refined contrast and classic detailing for both text and selective display use.
In text, the face maintains a measured pace with clear word shapes and strong verticals, while the thin hairlines add sparkle at larger sizes. Pointed terminals and the lively shapes of letters like g, y, and s introduce a subtle calligraphic character without becoming decorative.