Serif Normal Ildah 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diogenes' by Ludwig Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, publishing, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, text readability, classic tone, print tradition, editorial utility, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, moderate modulation, open apertures.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and noticeable stroke modulation. The capitals are proportioned with a calm, bookish rhythm and slightly tapered terminals, while rounds like C and G show clear calligraphic stress. Lowercase forms are compact and readable, with sturdy verticals, a two-storey a, and a looped g; counters remain fairly open for text. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varying heights and a gently traditional texture, reinforcing a classic typographic color in paragraphs.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits reports, academic or institutional materials, and restrained branding that benefits from a classic, text-first voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed literature and institutional communication. It feels trustworthy and composed rather than trendy, with enough contrast to read as refined without becoming delicate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif: familiar proportions, clear letterforms, and a restrained contrast profile aimed at comfortable reading and a historically rooted typographic tone.
Spacing and sidebearings look balanced for continuous reading, producing an even gray value in the sample text. Details such as the angled leg of R, the sharp diagonals of V/W, and the modestly curved arms on E/F contribute to a distinctly book-oriented, timeless character.