Serif Normal Kidil 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, elegant, literary, refined, readability, authority, classic tone, formal elegance, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, delicate, formal.
This typeface is a crisp serif with pronounced stroke modulation and bracketed, tapered serifs. Curves are smooth and open, with clear stress and fine hairlines that sharpen terminals and joining points. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are stately with generous inner counters, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm and moderate spacing for continuous reading. Numerals match the text color closely, with a mix of straight stems and rounded bowls that maintain the same high-contrast logic.
It suits long-form reading in books and literary publishing, and it also performs well for magazine typography and editorial systems where a refined serif voice is needed. At larger sizes it can be used for headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials such as invitations or programs where its crisp contrast and traditional proportions can shine.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with an editorial polish that suggests tradition and authority. Its delicate hairlines and formal detailing lend a refined, slightly luxurious feel, while the steady text rhythm keeps it grounded and readable.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional, authoritative serif texture with elegant contrast and careful serif finishing, balancing classic proportions with a clean, contemporary crispness for modern editorial use.
The design relies on thin horizontals and fine serifs to create sparkle, so it benefits from sufficient size and good printing or screen rendering. In text, the strong contrast and bracketed serifs give lines a measured cadence without feeling overly ornate.