Serif Normal Ihlaz 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion 3' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classical feel, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow, with smooth, rounded bowls and crisp joins, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact counters and a moderate x-height. The italic is not shown; the roman presents a controlled, print-like texture, with lively curves (notably in S, C, and G) and a two-storey a and g that reinforce a traditional text-serif construction. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and clear baseline alignment.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve for elegant headlines, pull quotes, and institutional materials that benefit from a formal, established voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying refinement and seriousness without feeling overly ornamental. Its high-contrast strokes and crisp finishing details give it a formal, editorial voice suited to established, traditional typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for print-like composition, balancing classical proportions with crisp stroke contrast to produce a refined page texture. Its restrained detailing suggests a focus on versatility in editorial and literary contexts rather than display novelty.
Spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, producing an even color in the sample paragraph while still retaining sparkle from the contrast. The design leans toward an oldstyle/book serif feel, with humanist curvature and subtly varied widths across glyphs that keep the line texture lively.