Serif Normal Ihlid 6 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, refined, bookish, classic, formal, text elegance, editorial clarity, classic tone, print sophistication, bracketed, hairline, sharp, crisp, elegant.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. Vertical stems read firm and relatively dark while hairlines and connecting strokes stay very thin, giving a lively, calligraphic modulation without slant. Capitals are stately and slightly wide with clean, open counters; curves terminate in sharply cut serifs and tapered joins. Lowercase forms are traditional and readable, with compact bowls and delicate terminals; the overall rhythm feels even, with modest apertures and a controlled, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired, especially for headings, pull quotes, and elegant body text at comfortable sizes. It also fits formal communication such as invitations, programs, and brand collateral that benefits from a refined, traditional tone.
The font projects a classic, editorial voice—polished, composed, and slightly formal. Its high-contrast detailing adds sophistication and a sense of tradition, suggesting literary or institutional contexts rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with elevated contrast and carefully finished serifs, balancing readability with an upscale, editorial presence.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with distinctive shapes and fine finishing that suit display sizes particularly well. In longer text, the thin hairlines and sharp serifs create a bright, sparkling page color that benefits from sufficient size and good printing or screen rendering conditions.