Serif Normal Ihlev 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, refined, formal, text refinement, classic authority, editorial clarity, literary tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, tapered, sharp.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show a subtly calligraphic tapering, especially in diagonals and curved joins, creating a lively rhythm without feeling decorative. Capitals are stately and fairly open, while lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with a moderate x-height and clear counters. Details like the angled crossbar on the e, the compact ear on the g, and the sharp terminals on t, v, w, and y contribute to a precise, finely cut texture in text.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for refined branding, invitations, and display settings—especially at medium to large sizes where the contrast and detailing read cleanly.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, formal character associated with traditional book typography. Its high contrast and sharp finishing give it a polished, editorial feel suited to serious or heritage-leaning communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances traditional proportions with crisp, contemporary refinement. Its controlled modulation and disciplined serif treatment suggest a focus on elegant readability and an authoritative, cultured tone.
In the sample text, the spacing and proportions produce a well-defined vertical rhythm and a slightly glossy page color typical of modernized old-style/book serifs. The numerals appear lining with clear, conventional shapes, matching the text voice rather than standing out as a separate style.