Serif Normal Ihbul 6 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, authority, versatility, bracketed, high contrast, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This typeface shows a traditional serif construction with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, book-oriented rhythm. Capitals are relatively broad with open bowls and carefully tapered terminals, while the lowercase maintains a balanced, readable color with compact joins and clear counters. Curves are smooth and controlled, and many strokes finish with subtle beaks or wedge-like endings, giving the outlines a slightly calligraphic flavor without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same classical logic, with smooth curves, clear internal spaces, and consistent serif treatment.
It is well-suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and stable text color are important. The capitals also carry enough presence for headlines, section openers, and pull quotes when a classic, authoritative tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial polish that suggests authority and restraint. It feels suited to contexts that want traditional credibility—more timeless than trendy—while still reading as crisp and contemporary in reproduction.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a calm, reliable page texture, combining classical proportions with restrained contrast and neatly finished serifs to support comfortable reading across longer passages.
The letterforms emphasize open counters and clear differentiation (notably between similar shapes like I/l and O/0) through distinct serifing and proportional decisions. The italics are not shown; in the roman sample the spacing looks even, and the text block holds a consistent texture at paragraph sizes.