Serif Normal Ipdet 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, publishing, classic, bookish, formal, literary, trustworthy, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, open counters, generous spacing.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show subtle diagonal stress in rounded shapes, with open apertures and steady, even rhythm across text. Proportions feel traditional: a relatively low x-height, tall ascenders, and sturdy capitals with calm, slightly rounded terminals. The figures appear oldstyle with varying heights and some descending forms, reinforcing a text-oriented, traditional palette.
Well suited to body text in books, essays, and editorial layouts where comfortable reading and a traditional texture are desired. It also fits academic and institutional materials—reports, program notes, and formal documents—where a familiar serif voice supports authority and clarity.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting formality and credibility without feeling rigid. It reads as literary and editorial, with a familiar, time-tested presence that suits long-form reading and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and conventional proportions. Its moderated contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle figure styling suggest a focus on extended reading and typographic neutrality with a quietly traditional character.
Curves and joins are smooth and conservative, avoiding sharp calligraphic spikes while keeping enough modulation to prevent a monotone color. Capitals have a restrained dignity, and the italic is not shown; the roman carries the character through balanced spacing and clear counters.