Serif Normal Kidal 1 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, formal voice, brackets, hairlines, calligraphic, open counters, tapered.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, wedge-like serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation throughout. Stems are relatively slender, with sharp hairlines in diagonals and joins, and bracketing that softens transitions into the serifs without becoming heavy. The lowercase shows open apertures and rounded bowls with a slightly calligraphic flow, while capitals feel formal and evenly paced, with generous sidebearings that read as airy at display sizes. Numerals are lining and similarly contrasty, featuring fine terminals and clear, classical proportions.
Well suited to editorial design, book interiors, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials such as invitations or programs, especially when set with comfortable leading to preserve its fine details.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking book typography and formal publishing. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted serifs add a sense of sophistication, while the open forms keep it from feeling overly ornate.
Likely designed as a conventional text serif that balances classical proportions with a slightly sharper, more contemporary finish. The intent appears to be readability with a refined, high-end texture suitable for publishing and polished brand communications.
At larger sizes the hairlines and tapered joins look crisp and delicate, emphasizing a premium, print-like character. The spacing and stroke contrast create a bright page color, with a calm rhythm in running text and a poised presence in headlines.