Serif Normal Idrol 4 is a light, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform reading, branding, elegant, calm, refined, literary, classic, readability, refinement, editorial tone, classic appeal, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, open counters, airy spacing, calligraphic touch.
This serif face is built on broad proportions with generous horizontal spread and open interior counters. Strokes stay relatively even, with subtle modulation and gently bracketed, lightly flared serifs that soften joins and terminals. Curves are round and spacious (notably in O/C/G and the bowl forms), while diagonals and arms end in tapered, wedge-like finishing. The lowercase shows a two-storey a, a single-storey g, a modestly sized dot on i/j, and a long, flowing tail on y, contributing to a smooth reading rhythm. Numerals are similarly wide and open, with soft, calligraphic shaping rather than rigid geometry.
It performs well in editorial settings where a wide, open serif can create a light, upscale page color—such as books, magazines, and cultural journalism. The generous proportions also suit display-sized applications like headings, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that benefit from an elegant, uncompressed presence.
The overall tone is poised and literary, with a quiet elegance that feels traditional without being overly formal. The wide, airy shapes and softened serif treatment give it a relaxed refinement suitable for comfortable, unhurried reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an emphasis on openness and graceful finishing, prioritizing readability and a refined tone while adding character through width, soft bracketing, and subtly calligraphic terminals.
The design leans on breadth and curvature for personality more than contrast, producing a bright texture on the page. Capitals feel stately and spacious, while the lowercase maintains a steady, even cadence with gently rounded terminals and clear differentiation between forms.