Serif Normal Idmir 6 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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This serif face shows a traditional, bracketed serif construction with moderate stroke modulation and clean, sharply finished terminals. Proportions are compact, with relatively narrow letterforms and a noticeably short x-height that emphasizes ascenders and capitals. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, G, O, and e), while straight strokes remain steady and vertical, creating an even texture in continuous text. The capitals are stately and open, with restrained detailing; the lowercase maintains clear counters and a classic two-storey a and g, supporting readability at text sizes.
It fits well in book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture and steady reading rhythm are desired. The compact proportions can be useful for dense page settings, while the clear capitals and numerals suit headings, captions, and notes within the same typographic system.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking conventional editorial typography and a sense of established authority. Its restrained contrast and tidy finishing feel formal without becoming ornate, giving it a calm, literary voice suited to serious content.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a dependable, traditional voice, prioritizing consistent rhythm, familiar letterforms, and comfortable readability in paragraph settings.
Distinctive cues include a traditional two-storey g with an ear, a diagonal-tailed Q, and oldstyle-like numerals that sit comfortably within text rhythm. The ampersand is conventional and text-oriented rather than decorative, matching the face’s reserved character.