Serif Normal Idbas 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, warm, bookish.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with a soft, bookish rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are proportionate and steady, with generous inner counters (notably in O, Q, and D), while lowercase forms show traditional text-face behaviors such as a two-storey a and g, a compact t with a small crossbar, and a gently angled terminal on r. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-leaning serif logic, with shaped terminals and clear differentiation between figures.
It works well for body text in books, long-form articles, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also suits reports, academic or institutional materials, and headings that need a restrained, established tone without becoming decorative.
The overall tone is classic and composed, evoking printed books and editorial typography. It feels familiar and dependable, with a quiet sophistication suited to long-form reading and refined branding.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose text serif: traditional letterforms, moderate contrast, and measured proportions aim to create comfortable reading and a familiar typographic voice across headlines and paragraphs.
Stroke endings tend to flare into small wedges, and many joins are softly bracketed, which keeps the texture even in paragraph settings. Spacing appears balanced for text, producing a stable, readable color without looking overly tight or overly airy.