Serif Normal Ihdus 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, longform, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, typographic polish, bracketed serifs, oldstyle stress, calligraphic, diagonal terminals, crisp joins.
A refined text serif with bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, and a distinctly calligraphic modulation. Contrast is pronounced but controlled, with rounded curves showing oldstyle-style stress and smooth transitions into stems. Letterforms are proportionally traditional, mixing sturdy verticals with slightly varied character widths for a natural reading rhythm. Lowercase details (like the two-storey a and g, and the angled ear on g) reinforce a bookish, humanist-leaning construction, while numerals appear lining with clear, open counters and delicate serifs.
Well suited to book interiors and long-form reading where a steady, traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits editorial layouts, essays, and academic or cultural publishing that needs a formal, credible voice without heavy weight or overt display styling.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting authority without feeling rigid. It reads as cultured and editorial—more traditional than trendy—suited to content that benefits from a sense of heritage and polish.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, high-quality reading face: traditional proportions, calligraphic influence, and crisp serif detailing aimed at comfortable continuous text and polished editorial typography.
The design favors crisp, pointed terminals and gently flared strokes rather than blunt endings, which helps keep larger sizes elegant while maintaining a composed texture in paragraphs. Curves stay smooth and open, supporting legibility and an even typographic color in continuous text.