Serif Normal Idmir 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, bookish, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, wedge serif, texty.
A classic serif with gently bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a softly modulated stroke. The letterforms show oldstyle tendencies—rounded bowls, tapered terminals, and an organic, slightly calligraphic rhythm—while keeping a tidy, upright construction. Curves are smooth and generous, joins are restrained, and spacing reads balanced in running text, with a comfortable texture rather than a rigid grid feel.
Well-suited for body text in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even, readable texture is important. It can also support headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding where a conventional serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking book typography and established print conventions. It feels composed and trustworthy, with a quiet refinement that suits long-form reading and formal communication without looking overly ornate.
The design appears aimed at a versatile text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, time-tested typographic color. Its moderate modulation and bracketed serifs suggest an intention to bridge classical book typography with practical, contemporary typesetting needs.
Uppercase forms are stately and open, while the lowercase keeps a lively, humanist flow; the italic-like liveliness is suggested through terminal shaping rather than actual slant. Figures appear proportional and oldstyle-leaning in feel, matching the text color and maintaining a consistent, understated presence alongside letters.