Serif Normal Ihnem 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, body text, invitations, classic, editorial, literary, refined, formal, editorial readability, classic tone, formal elegance, print tradition, bracketed, sharp serifs, tapered, crisp, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a clear vertical stress. Strokes transition sharply from thick stems to fine hairlines, with tapered terminals and pointed details that stay clean at display sizes. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: moderate ascenders/descenders, compact lowercase with open counters, and a steady baseline rhythm. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in presence, while the overall spacing reads even and composed in continuous text.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form reading, and magazine layouts where a traditional, authoritative voice is needed. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal stationery when set with generous leading to protect the fine hairlines.
The tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional publishing and formal print. Its sharp serifs and delicate hairlines add a refined, slightly dramatic elegance without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances elegance with readability. Its controlled shapes and consistent detailing suggest a focus on polished editorial use and classic typographic conventions.
Numerals show pronounced contrast and traditional forms (notably a curving 2 and a sharply finished 7), aligning well with the serifed text style. The ampersand is conventional and restrained, matching the font’s editorial demeanor rather than a decorative one.