Serif Normal Ikral 12 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, formal, literary, refined, text clarity, editorial tone, traditional voice, print suitability, headline support, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, vertical stress, calligraphic influence, open counters.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed wedge-like serifs and a clear vertical stress. The proportions lean broad in the caps with ample interior space, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm. Joins and terminals are clean and decisive, with fine hairlines in places (notably on curves) and stronger main strokes that create a polished, bookish texture in paragraphs.
Well suited to editorial layouts such as magazines, journals, and book typography, where its contrast and crisp serifs give paragraphs a structured, polished look. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal communications—especially when a classic, credible voice is desired. The numerals match the overall refinement and would fit well in captions, indices, and general publishing work.
This typeface conveys a composed, literary tone with a hint of grandeur. The sharp contrast and crisp terminals feel formal and editorial, suggesting confidence and tradition without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif for comfortable reading, pairing strong main strokes with delicate hairlines to create an elegant, authoritative color on the page. Its controlled details and balanced proportions suggest a focus on traditional typographic norms, suitable for sustained text while still offering enough contrast to perform in display settings.
Uppercase forms read stately and spacious, while the lowercase shows clear differentiation and steady spacing that supports long-form setting. Curved letters display pronounced thick–thin transitions, and the overall serif treatment stays consistent across the alphabet and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, traditional texture.