Serif Normal Ihdah 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, magazines, academic, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, classic voice, print editorial, formal tone, literary styling, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, moderate stress, open counters.
This is a refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a calm, upright stance. Serifs are bracketed and relatively sharp, with a traditional, slightly calligraphic shaping in curved strokes and terminals. Proportions feel classical: capitals are stately with generous interior space, while lowercase shows compact, bookish proportions with a modest x-height and clear ascender/descender rhythm. Curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) are smooth and controlled, and the overall color on the page is crisp and articulate rather than dense.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, literary journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also fits academic or institutional typography and pull quotes or headlines when a formal, traditional tone is appropriate.
The tone is timeless and literary, projecting formality and cultivated restraint. Its high-contrast detailing and traditional proportions suggest a premium, print-oriented sensibility associated with classic publishing and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances elegance with readability, using high-contrast strokes and bracketed serifs to evoke classical print tradition while maintaining clean, disciplined letterforms for extended setting.
The italic is not shown, but the roman demonstrates a consistent vertical stress and careful serif transitions that support continuous reading. Numerals appear lining with clear, traditional forms, matching the text face’s reserved character.