Serif Normal Ihliy 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text clarity, timelessness, editorial tone, formal communication, bracketed, crisp, balanced, calligraphic, bookish.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, even color on the page. Uppercase forms are proportioned for clarity and monumentality without becoming narrow, while lowercase characters show classic text-serif structure with a two-storey “a” and “g,” open apertures, and a restrained, readable rhythm. Serifs are finely shaped rather than slab-like, and terminals tend toward clean, slightly tapered finishes that keep counters open in continuous text. Numerals align comfortably with the text style, with familiar proportions and clear differentiation between figures.
It performs well for book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading contexts where a familiar serif rhythm improves comfort. The design also suits academic and institutional materials, reports, and print collateral that benefits from a formal, established tone.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority and composure. It reads as literary and institutional rather than decorative, with a calm, polished presence suited to serious content and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif: conventional proportions, classic lowercase construction, and controlled contrast aim to produce a readable, enduring typographic voice across paragraphs and headings.
In the sample text, the spacing and stroke contrast support a smooth text flow, while the crisp serif details add definition at display sizes. The uppercase has a composed, editorial feel, and the lowercase maintains a dependable, classical texture across lines.