Serif Normal Ihgom 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headings, pull quotes, refined, literary, formal, classic, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, typographic authority, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif has a crisp, high-contrast build with fine hairlines and stronger vertical stems, giving it a clean, polished color on the page. Serifs are bracketed and relatively sharp, with tapering terminals that feel subtly calligraphic rather than mechanical. Capitals are stately and restrained, with generous internal space in rounded forms and a balanced, slightly narrow rhythm. Lowercase forms read compact and traditional, with a modest x-height and clearly articulated joins; the numerals follow the same contrast and proportions, lending a consistent, text-oriented texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where its traditional proportions and clear serif structure support comfortable scanning. It also performs well for editorial headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and cultural or institutional materials that benefit from a classic, polished typographic voice.
The overall tone is refined and literary, projecting a composed, formal voice associated with book typography and editorial settings. Its sharp finishing and lively stroke modulation add a touch of sophistication without becoming ornamental, making it feel confident and conventional rather than trendy.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and finely finished details, aiming to deliver an authoritative, classic reading experience with a slightly sharper, more editorial edge.
In the sample text, the font maintains an even, dignified cadence with clear differentiation between letters, helped by open counters and crisp serifs. The high contrast and delicate hairlines suggest it will look best where reproduction is clean and sizes are not overly small, as very fine details may visually thin out under harsh printing or low-resolution rendering.