Serif Normal Ikmah 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, publishing, prestige, tradition, bracketed, tapered, crisp, calligraphic, sharp.
This serif typeface shows a crisp, high-contrast stroke structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, giving a clean, carved look without feeling mechanical. Curves are smooth and fairly open, while joins and apexes stay pointed and controlled; diagonals and arms resolve into slender, precise endings. Overall proportions feel traditional, with a steady rhythm and a text-oriented balance between vertical stress and elegant round forms.
It performs well for long-form reading contexts such as books and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and strong modulation create an established text color. It also suits magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand communications that call for a classic, premium impression, especially at display sizes where the hairlines and sharp terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly editorial polish. Its sharp serifs and bright contrast convey refinement and authority, leaning toward bookish sophistication rather than friendliness or informality. The impression is calm and confident, suited to content that benefits from a classic, cultured voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for comfortable reading and polished publishing work, combining classic letterform cues with crisp finishing for a contemporary, high-end feel.
In the samples, the spacing and counters read cleanly at larger text sizes, where the hairlines and serifs remain a defining feature. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, maintaining a consistent, dignified texture alongside the uppercase and lowercase.