Serif Normal Iddad 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, branding, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, tradition, editorial tone, text setting, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle figures, two-storey, double-storey, diagonal stress.
A conventional serif with moderate stroke contrast and gently bracketed serifs that keep the joins smooth and readable. The letterforms lean toward a transitional/oldstyle rhythm: round characters show a subtle diagonal stress, while straight strokes stay clean and steady. Proportions are balanced with a normal x-height, open counters, and measured spacing that supports continuous reading. In lowercase, the a and g are double-storey, terminals are restrained, and overall curves are kept firm rather than calligraphically soft. The numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a traditional text-face texture.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and other long-form reading where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It also fits editorial layouts, headlines that need a classic tone, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from familiar, well-mannered serif forms.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone—serious and composed rather than expressive. Its steady modulation and familiar serif detailing give it an editorial voice suited to established, trustworthy messaging.
The design intent appears to prioritize conventional readability and a timeless, editorial character. By combining moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals, it aims to produce a comfortable text rhythm while retaining enough refinement for display use in titles and pull quotes.
Capitals are sturdy and not overly wide, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I, l, and 1). The face maintains an even typographic color across lines of text, with details that stay understated at paragraph scale.