Serif Normal Ihkuj 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, traditional, readability, tradition, credibility, neutrality, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A traditional serif with bracketed wedge-like serifs and subtly calligraphic stroke modulation. Curves are full and open, with moderate apertures and a steady, even rhythm across text. The capitals are stately and slightly wide-set, while the lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact bowls, and short, firm serifs that keep lines feeling anchored. Numerals are lining with oldstyle influence in their shapes (notably the curved “2” and open “4”), matching the overall restrained, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited to body text in books, essays, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a steady serif texture supports comfortable reading. It can also serve formal documents, institutional materials, and headings where a conventional, credible typographic voice is needed.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—measured and authoritative without feeling ornate. Its familiar book-serif voice suggests editorial seriousness, heritage, and quiet sophistication, making it feel appropriate for long-form reading and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, familiar forms, and controlled contrast aimed at readability and typographic neutrality. It prioritizes a balanced page color and a classic print sensibility over distinctive display quirks.
Stroke endings stay crisp at display sizes, while the bracketing and moderate contrast help prevent the letterforms from appearing brittle. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a stable roman optimized for continuous text, with clear differentiation between similar forms like I/l and O/0 through serifing and proportions.