Serif Normal Ikral 10 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, formal, literary, classical, editorial tone, classic readability, premium feel, formal clarity, transitional, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, refined.
A high-contrast serif with a crisp, vertical stress and delicate hairlines set against sturdy main stems. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with sharp terminals and a generally tidy, conventional construction that stays readable while still feeling dressy. Curves are smooth and well-contained, counters are moderately open, and the overall rhythm is even, giving paragraphs a clean, composed texture. Numerals follow the same contrasty logic, with slender joins and small finishing strokes that read well at display sizes.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine layouts, book typography, and essays where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve for refined branding, invitations, and headline/standfirst settings where its contrast and crisp serifs add sophistication.
The tone is refined and editorial, projecting a classic book-and-magazine seriousness with a touch of luxury. Its sharp hairlines and poised proportions lend an authoritative, cultured feel suited to formal communication rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, high-contrast reading serif that bridges text utility with an elevated, publication-ready look. Its restrained forms and consistent detailing suggest an intention to deliver a classic, authoritative voice that scales comfortably from paragraphs to prominent display.
The sample text shows strong headline presence with clear word shapes and a polished page color, while the thinnest strokes suggest it will look best when given sufficient size, resolution, or print quality to preserve the hairlines.