Serif Normal Ihlom 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, refined, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print text, authority, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, bookish, balanced.
This serif typeface shows classic proportions with a steady rhythm and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are bracketed and relatively sharp, with tapered terminals and clean joins that keep the texture crisp. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly narrow, while the lowercase maintains a readable, even color with open counters and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals align comfortably with the text, sharing the same restrained contrast and traditional detailing.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a familiar serif voice and steady readability are desired. It also fits reports, academic or institutional materials, and other contexts that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy typographic presence.
The overall tone is formal and literary, suggesting printed tradition and editorial polish rather than display experimentation. It reads as composed and refined, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading and conservative branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition while maintaining a refined, slightly calligraphic finish in its details.
Curves and diagonals are handled with a slightly calligraphic inflection—most noticeable in letters like Q, J, and the two-storey a and g—adding sophistication without becoming ornate. Spacing appears measured and consistent, producing a smooth paragraph texture in the sample text.