Serif Normal Ihkam 5 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, classic revival, editorial polish, formal tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic stress, open counters, tapered terminals.
This is a high-contrast serif with bracketed, finely tapered serifs and a subtly calligraphic stroke modulation. Letterforms show gently rounded joins, open counters, and a rhythm that alternates between crisp hairlines and sturdier main strokes. Proportions lean bookish: capitals are stately and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms keep a modest x-height and relatively long ascenders/descenders for a traditional text texture. Numerals appear lining with clear contrast and elegant curves, matching the serifed construction and overall refinement.
It performs well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The crisp contrast and elegant capitals also make it a strong option for magazine features, literary titling, and formal printed materials such as invitations and programs.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, formal presence suited to traditional typography. Its crisp contrast and restrained detailing convey seriousness and polish rather than playfulness, giving text a cultivated, editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable text serif with an added layer of elegance through pronounced contrast and carefully bracketed serifs. It aims to evoke established book typography while remaining clean and composed in continuous text.
In the text sample, spacing and letterfit read even, producing a smooth paragraph color with distinct word shapes. The design’s delicate hairlines and sharp finishing details become especially noticeable at larger sizes, where the calligraphic inflection and serif shaping contribute to a sophisticated, printed-page feel.