Serif Normal Ikraf 8 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book titles, luxury branding, posters, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, literary, editorial elegance, premium tone, classic authority, display impact, didone-like, hairline serifs, bracketed, crisp, formal.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with hairline horizontals and fine, sharp serifs that read as lightly bracketed in places. Uppercase forms are stately and open, with generous sidebearings and a calm, upright axis. Lowercase proportions feel traditional with a moderate x-height and crisp terminals; curves transition into thin strokes cleanly, producing a polished, high-end rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with elegant, calligraphic touches in the 2, 3, and 7 and a smooth, rounded 8.
Well-suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, section openers, book covers, and high-end branding where crisp contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short-to-medium text in editorial layouts when set with comfortable size and leading to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, with a distinctly editorial flavor. The strong contrast and delicate finishing details add drama without becoming ornamental, suggesting a confident, cultivated voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on a classic high-contrast text-and-display serif: elegant, assertive, and legible in refined layouts. Its details prioritize sophistication and a premium print sensibility over utilitarian ruggedness.
At larger sizes the hairlines and fine serifs become a defining feature, while in dense settings the contrast creates a bright, shimmering texture. The italic is not shown; all examples suggest a consistent, upright roman style with classic proportions.