Serif Normal Ihnem 14 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial polish, formal voice, bracketed, sharp, crisp, elegant, bookish.
This serif face presents a classic, text-oriented structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes are generally vertical and steady, with tapered terminals and neatly finished joins that keep the outlines clean at both display and paragraph sizes. Proportions lean slender, and the rhythm is moderately compact, giving lines a tidy, disciplined texture without looking rigid. Numerals and capitals follow the same high-contrast logic, with clear counters and a balanced, traditional silhouette.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazines where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as programs or invitations where crisp contrast and traditional forms help establish tone.
The overall tone is formal and cultivated, evoking established editorial and literary typography. Its high-contrast sparkle and restrained detailing feel refined and slightly traditional, suited to settings where authority and polish matter more than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that delivers a familiar, authoritative voice while staying clean and readable in continuous composition. Its details prioritize typographic tradition and polished finishing over novelty.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent vertical stress and a controlled baseline feel, producing an even gray value while still offering lively highlights in curves and serifs. The capitals read especially stately, while the lowercase remains straightforward and conventional, supporting continuous reading.