Serif Normal Kidab 11 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, literary, elegant, formal, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, transitional, crisp, refined, calligraphic.
This typeface is a refined serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Curves are smoothly drawn with tapered terminals, and the overall color stays clean and crisp at text sizes. Uppercase forms feel stately and balanced, while the lowercase shows traditional construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact joins, and modestly sized counters. Numerals and capitals align with a classical, bookish rhythm, and the spacing appears even and measured in running text.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The crisp modulation also supports headings, pull quotes, and formal documents, especially when paired with generous leading and comfortable margins.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone with an editorial polish. Its crisp contrast and traditional proportions give it a formal, authoritative presence that reads as established and trustworthy rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition, combining disciplined proportions with an elegant, high-contrast stroke model for a polished page texture.
Serifs tend toward fine, sharp points with subtle bracketing, producing a neat baseline and a slightly engraved feel. Round letters (O, C, Q, e) show a controlled stress and smooth curvature, and punctuation integrates cleanly without calling attention to itself.