Serif Normal Ihmuw 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate A' by Berthold and 'Corporate A' and 'Corporate A WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, reports, classic, bookish, formal, readability, neutrality, traditionalism, professional tone, bracketed, transitional, crisp, balanced, refined.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even rhythm across text. The letterforms show carefully controlled curves and tapered joins, with open counters and clear differentiation between vertical stems and thinner connecting strokes. Proportions feel balanced and familiar, with compact lowercase shapes, tidy terminals, and numerals that align comfortably with the text color in running lines.
Well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and consistent text color are priorities. It can also support formal documents and report typography, with capitals that scale cleanly into titles and section heads.
The overall tone is classic and composed, evoking established book typography and editorial conventions. It feels authoritative without becoming ornate, projecting clarity, restraint, and a quietly formal presence.
The design appears aimed at dependable, general-purpose reading typography: a conventional serif structure tuned for clarity, even texture, and a professional tone across both display lines and extended text.
In the sample text, spacing and word shapes read smoothly, with a consistent texture that supports longer passages. Capitals have a dignified, slightly stately presence suitable for headings, while the lowercase maintains a calm, readable cadence for paragraphs.