Serif Normal Ipdez 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, traditional, literary, formal, trustworthy, classic, text clarity, classic tone, editorial utility, timelessness, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, readable, bookish.
This serif typeface shows gently bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and soft, calligraphic shaping that keeps the forms lively without feeling decorative. Capitals have classic proportions with a steady rhythm and clear, open counters, while the lowercase uses rounded joins and slightly tapered terminals that read comfortably in continuous text. The numerals sit cleanly on the baseline with traditional forms (notably a curved, oldstyle-like “2” and a curled “3”), reinforcing a conventional, text-oriented texture. Overall spacing appears even and the glyph set maintains consistent stress and serif treatment across letters and figures.
Well-suited to book typography, essays, and editorial layouts where an even, traditional text color is desired. It can also support formal branding, institutional materials, and reports that benefit from a conventional serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial seriousness and long-form readability rather than overt display. It feels established and dependable, with a quiet elegance suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif that balances readability with a restrained, classic personality. Its moderate modulation and smooth bracketing aim to provide a familiar page texture for extended reading while remaining polished in headings.
Serifs are neither sharp nor slabby; they transition smoothly into stems, and many terminals end in subtle flares that give the text a slightly warm, humanist color. The sample paragraph shows stable line color at larger sizes, with enough contrast to add refinement while remaining comfortable.