Serif Normal Ingul 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, newspapers, magazines, academic, bookish, classic, formal, restrained, space economy, text setting, traditional voice, column fit, bracketed serifs, high-waisted, crisp, compact, vertical stress.
This is a compact serif with tall, columnar proportions and a tight overall footprint. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with mostly vertical stress, and terminals resolve into small bracketed serifs that stay crisp rather than heavy. Counters are narrow and upright, giving the face a condensed rhythm and strong vertical emphasis, while joins and curves remain smooth and controlled. Numerals and capitals keep the same disciplined, narrow stance, producing an even, text-oriented color at typical reading sizes.
Well suited to long-form reading where space economy matters, such as book interiors, magazine columns, newspapers, and scholarly or legal-style layouts. It can also serve in headings when a compact, traditional serif voice is desired without losing typographic seriousness.
The tone is traditional and literary, with a slightly austere, institutional feel. Its condensed posture reads efficient and serious rather than decorative, suggesting formality and editorial restraint.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for dense setting and efficient line length, balancing clear modulation and sturdy serifs with a notably compact width for economical composition.
In the sample text, the narrow set and tall ascenders create a pronounced vertical cadence; punctuation and dots appear compact and unobtrusive, supporting continuous reading. The overall effect is consistent and conservative, with no exaggerated calligraphic flourishes.