Serif Normal Ihkev 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, literary, formal, classic, refined, classic text, print elegance, editorial tone, timelessness, clarity, bracketed, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and strong, tapered main strokes. Serifs are finely bracketed and neatly finished, giving the outlines a polished, print-oriented feel. Proportions are moderately wide with a steady vertical axis, and the uppercase shows generous spacing and clear, classical forms. The lowercase maintains an even rhythm with compact joins, open counters, and an italic-like liveliness in details such as the ear and terminals, while figures appear lining and well balanced for running text and display alike.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and identity materials that benefit from a classic, high-contrast voice.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—composed and authoritative without feeling overly ornate. Its sharp contrast and tidy serifs read as refined and traditional, suitable for settings that want a sense of credibility and established taste.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and clean finishing, aiming for a timeless, print-classic impression while maintaining clarity and regularity in paragraph settings.
The design shows careful control of stroke modulation and terminal shape, producing a bright texture at text sizes and a distinctly engraved look when enlarged. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) emphasize smooth, continuous bowls, while diagonals (V, W, Y) stay crisp and elegant rather than heavy.