Serif Normal Ihmol 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, literary, formal, classic, refined, readability, publishing, tradition, credibility, polish, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, bookish.
This typeface shows a classic serif construction with clear stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are proportioned with a traditional, book-oriented rhythm, while lowercase forms are compact and steady, with rounded bowls and a restrained, slightly calligraphic stress. Serifs on letters like E, F, T, and the numerals are sharply finished yet not slabby, giving a clean, composed texture in paragraphs. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel with noticeable ascenders/descenders and distinct shapes, supporting a continuous text color rather than a rigid, tabular look.
Well-suited to body copy in books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for academic or institutional documents, reports, and editorial headlines that need a dependable, conventional tone with refined detail.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting formality and credibility without feeling ornate. Its contrast and crisp terminals lend an editorial polish suited to classic publishing conventions. The voice is composed and authoritative, with a familiar “book serif” warmth.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a polished, classical finish. Its controlled contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a familiar, authoritative page color for sustained reading while remaining presentable for display-level titles.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit create a smooth, even line with clear word shapes, while the stronger contrast provides sparkle at larger text sizes. The capitals read stately in acronyms and headings, and the lowercase maintains a disciplined cadence that favors long-form reading.