Serif Normal Ildid 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, open counters, diagonal stress.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered terminals, and moderate stroke modulation that reads as oldstyle in construction. Curves show a subtle diagonal stress, with open, rounded bowls and a smooth, continuous rhythm through the alphabet. Uppercase forms are stately and well-proportioned, while lowercase features a two-storey “a,” a compact, readable “e,” and a single-storey “g” with a generous ear and open lower bowl. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, with clear shapes and restrained detailing suited to continuous reading.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, magazines, and academic or institutional documents where an even text color and conventional letterforms are preferred. It can also serve effectively in headings and pull quotes when a traditional, authoritative serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting familiarity and authority without feeling overly ornate. Its calm modulation and traditional detailing suggest a polished, editorial voice appropriate for serious, text-forward communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic flavor. Its restrained contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle cues aim to deliver a comfortable reading rhythm and a timeless editorial character.
The design maintains a consistent texture in paragraphs, with ample interior space in letters like C, S, and O helping readability at text sizes. Serifs are crisp but not sharp, giving the face a composed, slightly warm presence rather than a purely mechanical feel.