Serif Normal Ihray 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, posters, packaging, book covers, blackletter, medieval, authoritative, ceremonial, classic, historical feel, engraved look, gothic influence, emblematic tone, angular, faceted, beveled, calligraphic, sharp serifs.
This typeface uses a faceted, angular construction with crisp, wedge-like serifs and frequent chamfered corners that create a carved, blackletter-adjacent texture. Strokes show strong thick–thin behavior and abrupt terminals rather than rounded joins, giving letters a cut-from-metal or stone impression. Uppercase forms are compact and formal, while the lowercase retains a structured, vertical rhythm with narrow apertures and pointed details; several letters (notably the bowls and curves) resolve into polygonal segments rather than smooth arcs. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, with octagonal counters and sharp interior angles that keep the texture consistent across the set.
It performs best in headlines, titles, and other short-to-medium setting where its engraved texture and sharp detailing can be appreciated. Suitable applications include posters, book covers, packaging, certificates, and branding elements that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone feels historical and ceremonial, evoking printed traditions associated with old-world documents, signage, and formal emblems. Its sharp serifs and faceted curves project authority and gravitas, with a slightly stern, gothic flavor rather than a soft or conversational voice.
The letterforms appear designed to translate blackletter-inspired, engraved aesthetics into a more conventional serif framework, prioritizing a strong historic voice and distinctive texture. The consistent chamfering and wedge terminals suggest an intention to feel crafted and emblematic while remaining legible in contemporary typesetting.
The design maintains a consistent pattern of angled stress, pointed terminals, and straightened curves, which produces a dark, rhythmic color in text. Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for display and short text rather than continuous reading, where the dense texture and sharp detail can become visually insistent.