Serif Normal Ikbak 9 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, literary, refined, classical, formal, readability, editorial polish, classic tone, formal typography, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and pronounced thick–thin transitions. Serifs are small and bracketed, with tapered terminals that give the strokes a subtly calligraphic finish. The overall construction is upright and measured, with moderate proportions and a steady, text-oriented rhythm; counters remain open and the spacing reads even in continuous setting. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast, with smooth curves and delicate joins that keep the texture light but structured.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine features where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for pull quotes, section heads, and formal collateral like programs or invitations when set with comfortable leading.
The tone is refined and literary, evoking classic book typography and polished editorial design. Its crisp contrast and restrained detailing feel formal and composed rather than playful, lending a sense of authority and tradition.
The design appears intended as a conventional, book-centric serif that balances elegance with readability, using strong contrast and restrained, bracketed serifs to deliver a traditional yet crisp page color.
In paragraph text the face maintains a consistent gray with clear word shapes, while the sharper hairlines and tapered details become more noticeable at larger sizes. Curved letters show smooth, controlled stress and the capitals carry a dignified presence without becoming overly ornate.