Serif Normal Idbab 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, body text, essays, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, editorial tone, traditional texture, text setting, quiet authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, warm, traditional, balanced.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a calm, even rhythm across lines. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed or extended, with open counters and sturdy verticals that keep texture consistent in paragraph settings. Terminals and serifs are softly modeled, giving the outlines a slightly calligraphic, humanist feel without becoming ornate. Lowercase shows a typical text-face construction with a two-storey “g” and a clear, readable “a,” while numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders) that blend naturally into running text.
Well suited to body copy in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where an even typographic color and comfortable reading rhythm matter. The oldstyle numerals make it a good fit for text-heavy work that includes dates, references, and inline figures.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a measured formality suited to long-form reading. It suggests established editorial typography—serious, dependable, and quietly refined rather than trendy or attention-seeking.
Designed to function as a general-purpose reading serif: restrained detailing, consistent spacing, and familiar letterforms aimed at clarity and long-form usability, while retaining a subtly warm, classical character.
In the sample text, word shapes remain stable and legible at larger sizes, and the capital forms carry a dignified presence without excessive sharpness. The italic is not shown; the impression here is based on upright roman forms only.