Serif Normal Ihlas 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial voice, typographic color control, bracketed serifs, hairline joins, crisp terminals, calligraphic influence, open counters.
A high-contrast serif with sharply defined, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper cleanly into fine hairlines, with crisp, slightly calligraphic terminals that keep the forms lively without becoming decorative. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and well-balanced, while the lowercase shows compact, readable shapes with open apertures and clear joins; the overall rhythm is steady, with a slightly varied set-width feel across glyphs. Numerals match the text color with the same contrast and firm serif structure, supporting continuous reading at display-to-text sizes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its traditional serif structure and clear rhythm support comfortable text setting. It also works effectively for chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined print materials such as programs or invitations where a classic, elevated tone is desired.
The tone is classical and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its contrast and crisp finishing lend it an authoritative, slightly luxurious voice that reads as formal and composed rather than casual.
Designed to deliver a conventional, literature-forward serif voice with pronounced contrast and carefully finished serifs, balancing readability with an elegant, print-oriented character.
The sample text shows strong word-shape clarity and a stable baseline, with a dark, confident color at larger sizes. Fine details in the thins suggest it will look best where reproduction is clean and where the contrast can be appreciated.