Serif Normal Ikbaz 1 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, refined, bookish, formal, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, print focus, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, open counters.
A refined serif with bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, and pronounced stroke modulation that creates a crisp, polished rhythm on the page. Capitals are stately and fairly open, with clean joins and balanced proportions; the lowercase shows a traditional text-seriffed build with moderate ascenders/descenders and clear, rounded counters. The italic is not shown; the roman leans on elegant curves and tapered details (notably in letters like a, e, s, and g), while numerals follow the same contrasty, old-style-informed logic with expressive curves and delicate serifs.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and editorial articles, where its contrast and bracketed serifs support a familiar, comfortable texture. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, refined branding, invitations, and other applications needing a traditional serif voice with a polished finish.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting authority without feeling heavy. Its contrast and finely shaped serifs add a sense of refinement suited to premium, print-minded typography and composed, traditional layouts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that blends proven, bookish proportions with a slightly dressy, high-contrast finish. It aims to deliver a dependable reading experience while adding a touch of sophistication through crisp serifs and carefully tapered strokes.
Spacing appears steady and readable in paragraph settings, with clear word shapes and distinct character silhouettes. The design favors clarity and grace over blunt sturdiness, with details that hold up well at display sizes while remaining disciplined in text.