Serif Normal Indab 6 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary, longform, print, classic, bookish, refined, calm, formal, readability, tradition, bracketed, crisp, open counters, balanced, oldstyle figures.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and clear stroke modulation. The overall drawing is crisp and measured, with open counters and smooth, continuous curves that keep text color even at paragraph sizes. Capitals are proportioned with restrained width and rounded bowls, while the lowercase shows traditional serif construction with a two-storey “g,” a compact “e,” and a right-leaning tail on “y.” Numerals include oldstyle-style forms with varied heights and a more calligraphic rhythm than lining figures, contributing to a literary texture.
It is well suited to long-form reading—books, magazines, essays, and reports—where an even rhythm and conventional serif cues support sustained legibility. It can also serve in understated branding, invitations, and headings when a traditional, cultivated tone is desired.
The font reads as classic and bookish, with a refined, quietly authoritative tone. Its moderation in contrast and carefully bracketed serifs give it a composed, traditional voice suited to editorial environments rather than display theatrics.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, traditionally styled text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity. Its controlled contrast, bracketed serifs, and classic lowercase structures suggest it was drawn to perform gracefully in continuous text while retaining a polished, editorial character.
Spacing appears generous and regular in the sample text, supporting comfortable line-by-line scanning. Diagonals (such as in V/W/X and the uppercase A) feel sharp but not aggressive, and terminals remain consistently serifed rather than adopting overtly decorative endings.