Serif Normal Ildah 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutions, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, traditional tone, editorial clarity, typographic refinement, bracketed, flared, transitional, crisp, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are smooth and fairly round, with slightly tapered terminals that keep the overall color clean and precise. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and bookish, while the lowercase shows sturdy vertical stems, compact bowls, and a measured rhythm that reads evenly in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, serifed logic, aligning visually with the capitals.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and reports, as well as magazine layouts and editorial design where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and formal communications that benefit from a classic typographic texture.
The face conveys a traditional, cultivated tone associated with books, institutions, and editorial typography. Its sharp serifs and refined contrast give it a composed, authoritative presence without feeling ornamental or playful.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for continuous reading, balancing clarity with a refined, high-contrast finish. Its restrained detailing supports a wide range of serious, text-forward applications while still providing enough character for editorial emphasis.
Details like the angled stroke joins and delicately shaped terminals add a subtle calligraphic underpinning, helping the design feel lively despite its conservative structure. The spacing in the sample text suggests a steady, comfortable reading cadence at larger text sizes and in display-like editorial settings.