Serif Normal Ihdan 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, classical tone, formal polish, print heritage, editorial clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, oldstyle, bookish.
This serif typeface presents a high-contrast, book-oriented construction with crisp hairlines, fuller vertical stems, and clearly bracketed serifs. The capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with elegant curved joins and restrained flare at terminals. Lowercase forms show oldstyle tendencies—noticeable modulation, a two-storey “g,” and a gently ear-tipped “g”/“r” feel—creating a smooth reading rhythm. Numerals appear lining with pronounced contrast and shaped, slightly calligraphic curves, maintaining the same sharp serif logic as the letters.
It is well-suited for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The refined contrast also fits display roles such as magazine headlines, institutional branding, and formal printed materials like programs or invitations, especially when paired with generous leading.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature, established institutions, and classic publishing. Its contrast and sharp finishing give it a polished, authoritative voice rather than a casual one.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with a distinctly classical finish—combining traditional proportions with crisp contrast and bracketed serifs to deliver a dependable, elegant page color.
Stroke modulation is consistent across the set, and spacing in the sample text reads balanced, with clear word shapes and a steady baseline. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) emphasize clean internal counters and tapered hairline transitions, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a controlled, formal tension.