Serif Normal Ikkom 5 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial design, book typography, magazine headings, brand identity, invitations, elegant, editorial, refined, classic, formal, readability, classicism, refinement, prestige, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, tapered terminals, calligraphic influence.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and strong, vertical main stems. Serifs are fine and sharply defined, generally bracketed into the stems, with tapered terminals that give curves a calligraphic snap. The letterforms show a classical, oldstyle-leaning construction: rounded bowls with pronounced thick–thin modulation, a lively lower-case with a double-storey “a,” and a two-storey “g” with a prominent ear. Overall spacing reads open and steady, and the wide capitals combined with delicate joins create a bright, airy texture at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial systems where a refined serif voice is needed, including magazines, long-form reading, and classical book layouts. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and event materials where sharp contrast and elegant detailing can be shown at larger sizes. In UI or small-caption contexts, the fine hairlines may benefit from careful sizing and output conditions.
The tone is polished and literary, with a poised, cultivated presence typical of book and magazine typography. Its sharp contrast and finely cut details convey sophistication and authority, while the subtle calligraphic motion keeps it from feeling mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text-and-display serif that borrows from classical book types, prioritizing elegance, clear structure, and a bright page color. Its consistent modulation and precise serifs suggest a focus on refined typography for cultivated, print-forward applications.
The numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes that look especially crisp in larger sizes. The uppercase shows pronounced, confident silhouettes, while the lowercase maintains a readable rhythm with clear counters and distinct forms for similar shapes.