Serif Normal Idren 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, readability, tradition, editorial utility, neutrality, bracketed serifs, crisp terminals, modulated strokes, open counters, texty.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderately modulated strokes that stay sturdy at text sizes. The letterforms show compact, disciplined proportions with open counters and a steady baseline rhythm. Serifs are clean and slightly tapered rather than heavy, with crisp finishing on stems and arms; curves are smooth and fairly generous, giving round letters a calm, even color. Uppercase forms read stately and balanced, while the lowercase keeps straightforward construction with clear apertures and a practical, book-oriented texture.
Well suited to body copy in books, journals, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and comfortable readability are priorities. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and captions when a traditional serif voice is desired without excessive contrast or decorative detailing.
The overall tone feels traditional and trustworthy, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading. It conveys an editorial, academic mood—measured, composed, and familiar—without leaning into ornate or calligraphic display gestures.
The design appears intended as a dependable general-purpose text serif: conservative in structure, legible in continuous reading, and refined enough for editorial typography. Its choices emphasize consistency and clarity over stylistic novelty.
Details like the sharp, well-defined serifs and consistent stroke endings help maintain clarity in dense settings. Figures appear lining and proportional in feel, aligning with the text rhythm rather than calling attention to themselves.