Serif Normal Ihgif 17 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, print tone, hierarchy, credibility, bracketed, crisp, elegant, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The proportions lean traditional, with relatively narrow bowls and a measured, even rhythm that keeps paragraphs orderly. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals are clean rather than calligraphic, and capitals have a stately presence without extreme width. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with a mix of straight stems and rounded forms that read clearly at text sizes.
This style suits book typography and editorial layouts where a familiar, polished serif voice is desired. It also fits institutional and academic materials, and can serve as a dependable serif for brand systems that need a traditional, trustworthy tone.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking conventional print typography and established editorial design. Its sharp contrast and tidy detailing convey refinement and authority, while staying restrained enough for continuous reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity and a composed page color, while using strong contrast and sharp serifs to add refinement and hierarchy in headings and pull quotes.
Round letters (like O/Q) appear balanced and open, while diagonal forms (V/W/X) keep a taut, crisp silhouette. The lowercase maintains a steady texture with clear counters and consistent spacing, supporting long-form setting without looking overly ornate.