Serif Normal Ihbab 22 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, formal, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional.
This typeface is a conventional serif with sharply defined, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with clean vertical stress and crisp terminals. The lowercase shows a traditional text rhythm with a two-storey “g,” a moderate x-height, and compact, neatly finished joins; curves are smoothly drawn while stems stay firm and straight. Overall spacing reads balanced and text-ready, with consistent stroke logic across letters and numerals.
It suits long-form reading in books, journals, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The crisp, high-contrast detailing also works well for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a classic literary voice.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone with a refined, slightly formal presence. Its high-contrast drawing and crisp serifs lend an editorial feel, suggesting authority and polish without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif with a polished, print-oriented cadence. Its controlled contrast and conventional letterforms suggest an aim for clarity and typographic familiarity while retaining an elegant finish.
Numerals follow the same disciplined contrast and serif treatment as the letters, giving mixed text a unified texture. The design maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (such as I/l and O/0) through serifing and proportion, supporting steady reading in continuous setting.