Serif Normal Idnef 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, traditional, literary, trustworthy, formal, readability, classic tone, text setting, print tradition, editorial utility, bracketed, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, moderate serifs, open counters.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, moderately sized serifs and smooth transitions into the stems. Stroke contrast is noticeable but not sharp, with gently tapered joins and softly rounded terminals that keep the texture even in paragraphs. Proportions are balanced and readable, with generous apertures and open counters in letters like c, e, and a. The lowercase shows a classic, bookish construction with a two-storey a and g, sturdy verticals, and a steady rhythm; the figures appear as oldstyle numerals, blending naturally with running text.
Well suited to body text in books and long-form editorial layouts where a stable reading rhythm matters. It can also support reports and academic or institutional documents that benefit from a familiar, authoritative serif presence, while remaining strong enough for headings and pull quotes at larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, leaning toward a literary, editorial feel rather than a trendy display voice. It communicates reliability and seriousness, with a familiar, print-oriented character that feels at home in long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes clarity and a classic printed-page feel. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle figures suggest an emphasis on comfortable continuous reading and typographic convention.
In the text sample, the face holds a consistent color and spacing, producing a calm, even paragraph texture. Capitals are stately without becoming overly wide, and the ampersand matches the serifed, transitional styling without drawing undue attention.