Serif Normal Ihkam 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, academic, text reading, classic voice, editorial clarity, elegant display, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered strokes and small, bracketed serifs that feel finely cut rather than heavy. Capitals are stately and proportioned with generous curves (notably in C, O, and Q), while the lowercase shows a compact, traditional rhythm with a relatively short x-height and clear ascender/descender presence. Terminals often end in sharp, angled cuts, and curved letters transition quickly between thick and thin, creating a lively sparkle in text. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast, with a classic, slightly narrow feel and delicate joins.
It performs well for book interiors, long-form editorial, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. The pronounced contrast and fine hairlines also make it effective for pull quotes, headlines, and formal printed materials such as programs and invitations when set at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is formal and literary, evoking traditional book typography, editorial authority, and a sense of refinement. Its sharp contrast and poised proportions read as sophisticated and somewhat ceremonial, suited to content that benefits from heritage and gravitas.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with an elevated, traditional tone. Its proportions and detailing suggest a focus on classic typographic color and an authoritative, polished presence in editorial settings.
In running text, the design maintains a consistent vertical stress and a crisp baseline, with thin hairlines that add brightness and detail. The italics are not shown, but the roman style already carries subtle calligraphic influence through tapered strokes and angled terminals, giving it a cultured, slightly dramatic presence at display sizes.