Serif Normal Ikgon 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, trustworthy, readability, tradition, versatility, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, balanced.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even rhythm. The capitals are proportionally wide with clear, restrained terminals, while the lowercase shows oldstyle tendencies, including a two-storey “g” and a softly modeled, calligraphic feel in joins and curves. Counters are open and rounded, curves are smooth rather than geometric, and overall spacing reads comfortable for paragraph work. Numerals follow the same understated modulation and serif treatment, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed text and figures.
Well suited to long-form reading environments such as books, magazines, journals, and reports where a consistent text color and comfortable spacing are priorities. It can also serve for formal branding, invitations, and headings when a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, evoking established book typography and institutional communications. It feels composed and familiar rather than expressive, lending authority without appearing ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar proportions, moderate contrast, and carefully bracketed serifs aim to produce a calm, readable page while maintaining a timeless, traditional character.
Details like the ear and loop structure of the “g,” the generous bowls on letters such as “B,” “P,” and “R,” and the slightly tapered terminals contribute to a mature, readable color on the page. The sample text shows stable line-to-line texture with no distracting quirks, suggesting a design optimized for continuous reading.