Serif Normal Ikbab 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, branding, classic, elegant, literary, formal, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal voice, bracketed, sharp, crisp, refined, bookish.
A refined serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a vertical, steady posture with tapered terminals and finely drawn hairlines that give a clean, polished edge. Proportions feel balanced and traditionally modeled, with moderate apertures and clear counters; the overall rhythm is even and text-friendly while still carrying a touch of display sharpness in larger sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same disciplined contrast and smooth curves, maintaining a consistent, classical texture across the set.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial pages where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for magazine headlines, section openers, and formal branding that benefits from a refined, traditional tone. At larger sizes, the sharp serifs and contrast can add sophistication to invitations, cover lines, and pull quotes.
The tone is classical and cultivated, evoking book typography, literary publishing, and traditional institutions. Its high refinement and measured contrast read as elegant and authoritative rather than casual, with a calm, composed presence in running text and a dignified voice in titles.
The design appears intended as a conventional, general-purpose serif optimized for readable paragraphs while retaining enough contrast and crisp detail to feel premium in display settings. It aims to deliver a timeless, publication-ready voice with consistent, carefully proportioned forms.
Curves are drawn with smooth transitions into thin strokes, and joins stay clean without heavy swelling, which helps preserve clarity in dense paragraphs. The design leans toward a traditional serif model with contemporary crispness, making it feel familiar yet precise.