Serif Normal Idnav 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornet' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, print, academic, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, diagonal stress, calligraphic, crisp.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently tapered strokes. The letterforms show moderate modulation with a slightly calligraphic feel, producing a steady rhythm and clear word shapes. Proportions are balanced and readable, with sturdy capitals and a lowercase that maintains open counters and distinct joins. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and ascenders/descenders that blend naturally with running text.
Well suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desired. It also works for academic and institutional materials, pull quotes, and headings that benefit from a traditional, authoritative presence without excessive contrast.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a reserved formality suited to long-form reading. Its measured contrast and traditional details evoke an established, editorial voice rather than a decorative or trendy one.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes legibility and a conventional typographic color. Its details suggest a nod to oldstyle book faces while keeping the forms clean and broadly applicable.
Capital forms are dignified and stable, while the lowercase includes traditional cues such as a two-storey “g” and a single-storey “a”. The serifs are crisp but not abrupt, and the stress in round letters leans subtly toward an oldstyle, humanist construction.