Serif Normal Ihlas 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, traditional, text workhorse, classic revival, editorial clarity, formal tone, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp.
A classic serif with clearly bracketed serifs, moderate-to-high stroke contrast, and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle-like stress in round forms. The capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned, with sharp but not overly spiky terminals and gently tapered strokes. Lowercase shows compact, well-modeled counters, a two-storey “g,” and a double-storey “a,” with ball-like terminals appearing on letters such as “c,” “f,” and “y.” Numerals are lining and proportionate, with elegant curves (notably the “2” and “3”) and a crisp, editorial rhythm across mixed text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits formal branding, reports, and academic materials that benefit from a traditional, refined voice while remaining readable at typical text sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority and polish without looking flamboyant. Its contrast and sculpted serifs lend a quietly formal, institutional feel suited to heritage or editorial contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif that balances elegance with steady readability. Its bracketed serifs, controlled contrast, and classic proportions suggest a focus on timeless typography for continuous reading and formal communication.
The design maintains a steady texture in paragraphs, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/J/L) and a consistent serif logic across caps, lowercase, and figures. The italic is not shown; the impression here is driven by the upright roman’s measured modulation and classic detailing.