Serif Normal Kidab 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, text reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, graceful, transitional.
This serif face shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp, clean serifs that feel lightly bracketed and neatly tapered. Capitals are relatively wide with crisp terminals and a calm, vertical stance, while the lowercase combines compact bowls with generous sidebearings for a steady rhythm. Curves are smoothly drawn and the joins are controlled, giving letters like a, e, and g a polished, bookish texture. Numerals follow the same contrast and finishing, reading clearly at text sizes with a slightly dignified, old-style feel.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a refined serif texture is preferred. It also performs well for display applications such as headlines, pull quotes, and formal print pieces like invitations or programs, where its contrast and crisp finishing can add authority and elegance.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial polish that reads as thoughtful rather than ornamental. Its high-contrast structure and fine details convey sophistication and tradition, suited to contexts where a formal, literary voice is desired.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that brings classic print sophistication to contemporary layouts. Its controlled proportions and consistent detailing suggest a focus on readability and a polished editorial voice rather than novelty.
The design balances crisp hairlines with sturdy stems, producing a bright page color and clear word shapes in running text. Serifs and terminals are consistently sharp, and the letterforms maintain a composed rhythm without exaggerated quirks, keeping the style versatile within traditional typography.