Serif Normal Ibdid 7 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, invitations, literary, traditional, gentle, cultured, distinctive text, classic voice, readable character, editorial tone, calligraphic, bracketed, soft serifs, flowing, tapered.
A text serif with a pronounced back-leaning (reverse-italic) slant and softly modeled, medium-contrast strokes. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with tapered terminals that give strokes a calligraphic, drawn quality rather than a rigid, mechanical one. Curves are full and open, counters are generous, and joins feel smooth, producing an even rhythm in continuous reading. Uppercase proportions are broad and stable, while lowercase shapes show lively modulation and subtle width variation across letters, maintaining consistent color despite the dynamic slant.
Well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a distinctive text voice is desired without sacrificing readability. It can also work in cultured display settings—such as pull quotes, section heads, or formal invitations—where the reverse-italic character provides a recognizable signature.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an expressive, old-world poise created by the reverse slant and gentle stroke modulation. It reads as refined and slightly whimsical rather than stern, suggesting tradition with a touch of personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation enlivened by a reverse-italic stance and subtle calligraphic detailing. It aims to balance readability and typographic color with an expressive, tradition-leaning personality for immersive reading contexts.
The slant is strong enough to be a defining feature, but the serifs and stroke endings remain controlled, helping the face stay legible in paragraph settings. Numerals follow the same tapered, serifed construction and sit comfortably alongside the text without looking overly decorative.