Serif Normal Ildah 11 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, essays, branding, literary, formal, refined, classic, readability, classic tone, editorial voice, typographic refinement, bracketed, flared, crisp, calligraphic, open counters.
A refined text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are generously proportioned with smooth curves and tapered joins, while the lowercase shows clear oldstyle influence in the two-storey a and g, a beaked r, and a gently angled, energetic italic-like entry/exit on several strokes despite the overall upright stance. The numerals are elegant and open, with a distinctive curled 2 and a curved, oldstyle-flavored 3, contributing to a lively rhythm. Spacing appears even and airy, and the font maintains a consistent, polished texture across mixed-case and figures.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazines where a classic serif texture and strong letterform differentiation support comfortable reading. It can also work for refined branding, invitations, and headlines that benefit from traditional authority without appearing heavy.
The tone is cultured and bookish, projecting an established, traditional voice with a touch of liveliness from the calligraphic detailing. It feels suitable for serious reading while still carrying enough character to signal taste and refinement in display settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif for sustained text, combining classical proportions with subtle calligraphic cues to keep the overall impression elegant rather than rigid.
Details like the modestly flared terminals, the beak on the r, and the expressive curves in figures add personality without breaking the calm text color. The wide-set capitals and open apertures help keep the page feeling light and uncramped in longer passages.