Serif Normal Ihlaf 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, academic, invitations, classic, literary, formal, old-style, bookish, text setting, editorial tone, classic elegance, traditional authority, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, refined, crisp.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered stroke endings that suggest a calligraphic influence. Uppercase forms are stately and moderately wide, with smooth curves and gently flared terminals, while the lowercase uses compact proportions with a relatively low x-height and clearly articulated ascenders and descenders. Counters are open and well-shaped, and the rhythm in text is even, with delicate hairlines contrasting against sturdier verticals. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast, serifed construction, keeping the overall color consistent across mixed content.
It suits long-form reading such as book interiors and editorial typography, where its strong serif structure and clear letterforms support a steady reading rhythm. It also works well for formal materials—programs, invitations, or institutional communications—especially at text and display sizes where the contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, combining elegance with a slightly antique, editorial feel. It conveys seriousness and refinement rather than friendliness, making it feel at home in contexts where authority and craft are desired.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast build that emphasizes tradition and readability. Its proportions and careful serif treatment point toward comfortable paragraph use while still offering enough crisp detail for headings and quotations.
Several letters show subtly angled stress and tapered joins that add liveliness without becoming decorative. The italics are not shown; the samples presented read as a consistent roman with carefully controlled contrast and spacing for paragraph setting.