Serif Normal Ikmah 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, branding, refined, classical, formal, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, premium feel, bracketed, sharp, crisp, elegant, bookish.
This serif features crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast, with thin hairlines and sturdier vertical stems. Curves are smoothly drawn and fairly open, while terminals tend toward sharp, tapered finishes rather than rounded ball forms. Proportions feel traditional and moderately narrow in the caps, with a steady, even rhythm across text; spacing appears balanced and unforced. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with a lining look and clear differentiation between forms.
It is well-suited to long-form reading in books and essays, where its classic proportions and structured contrast support a familiar text color. The font also performs well for magazine typography and editorial display—subheads, pull quotes, and refined headlines—where its crisp serifs can add authority and elegance. For branding, it fits identities aiming for heritage, culture, or premium positioning.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, projecting a calm, editorial authority. Its sharp serifs and clean contrast give it a refined, literary character suited to composed, professional settings rather than casual or playful ones.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, high-contrast text serif that emphasizes clarity and tradition while offering a refined, contemporary crispness. It aims to deliver an editorial, bookish voice with reliable readability and a composed typographic texture.
The italic is not shown, and the roman exhibits consistent contrast and careful curve-to-stem transitions. Lowercase forms read cleanly in continuous text, with a conventional, book-oriented texture and a slightly calligraphic flavor in the way hairlines taper into serifs.