Serif Normal Idguh 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campan' by Hoftype, 'ITC Quay Sans' by ITC, and 'Mondo' by Untype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, headlines, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, neutrality, credibility, bracketed, crisp, compact, structured, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Strokes show moderate modulation with rounded joins and smooth curves, keeping counters open and legible. Proportions are fairly compact with a straightforward, traditional construction; capitals feel stately and slightly wide, while lowercase forms maintain clear differentiation and a calm baseline. Numerals are sturdy and readable with familiar lining-style proportions suited to running text.
This font is well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for reports, institutional materials, and straightforward headlines that benefit from a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and academic, evoking book typography and institutional communication. Its restrained detailing and balanced contrast read as trustworthy and serious rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, moderate contrast, and conservative detailing aimed at comfortable readability and broad editorial utility.
The forms emphasize clarity over flourish: terminals are clean, serifs are supportive rather than showy, and spacing appears even enough to hold together in paragraphs while still working at display sizes. The sample text suggests a comfortable color on the page without looking overly dark or spiky.