Serif Normal Ihrih 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, bookish, literary, readability, tradition, refinement, print tone, versatility, transitional, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes that read as moderately contrasty without feeling delicate. Capitals are stately and a touch narrow, with sharp terminals and slightly flared joins that create a crisp, engraved rhythm. The lowercase shows a compact, text-oriented build: rounded bowls, a two-storey “a,” a relatively vertical stress, and sturdy stems that keep counters clear at display sizes. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with old-style flavor in the curves and a prominent, balanced “8.”
Well suited for book and long-form editorial settings where a familiar serif texture is desirable, and it also performs confidently in headlines and pull quotes thanks to its crisp terminals and sturdy letterforms. It can support classic branding and institutional materials that call for a traditional, literate tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed book typography and editorial seriousness. Its sharp serifs and controlled contrast add a subtly authoritative, refined voice without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended as a reliable, traditional text serif with enough sharpness and contrast to feel elevated in display use. Its balanced proportions and consistent rhythm suggest a focus on readable, familiar typography with a refined, print-like character.
Spacing in the samples feels steady and even, producing a consistent line texture suited to paragraphs. The design mixes crisp corners with softly bracketed transitions, giving it a slightly calligraphic warmth while maintaining a clean, polished finish.