Serif Normal Ilbab 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, print tradition, authority, elegance, brackets, hairlines, small caps-like, transitional.
This serif typeface shows a traditional book-face structure with sharp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast. Curves are smooth and controlled, with thin hairlines and sturdier verticals creating a crisp, polished rhythm. Proportions feel measured and slightly compact, with relatively short ascenders/descenders and a steady baseline presence. The lowercase includes a double-storey “g,” a two-storey “a,” and an “e” with a clean, open counter, contributing to a conventional, text-oriented silhouette.
It suits continuous reading in books and long-form editorial layouts, where a familiar serif texture and clear word shapes are beneficial. It also works well for formal documents, reports, and refined headlines when set with generous spacing and careful leading.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking printed literature, academic settings, and editorial typography. Its crisp contrast and restrained detailing read as formal and dependable rather than expressive or casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-quality text serif that prioritizes readable, time-tested forms and a calm typographic color. Its detailing suggests an aim for elegant contrast and traditional authority without drawing attention away from the content.
Capitals appear stately and well-balanced, with elegant diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) and a restrained, traditional “Q” tail. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with varied shapes and subtle serifing that harmonize with the text forms.