Serif Normal Idbey 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, academic, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, typographic neutrality, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, moderate contrast, vertical stress, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and moderate stroke contrast. The overall rhythm is steady and text-oriented, with open counters and smooth curves that keep paragraphs even in color. Uppercase forms are proportionally balanced with slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase shows a traditional structure with a two-storey “a” and “g” and clear, vertical stems. Numerals appear oldstyle, blending naturally with lowercase text rather than sitting as uniform lining figures.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, journals, and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and moderate contrast support comfortable scanning. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and refined corporate or institutional materials that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The font reads as traditional and bookish, projecting a calm, established tone associated with editorial and academic typography. Its details feel restrained rather than decorative, lending a sense of trust and formality without becoming stiff.
The design intention appears to be a versatile, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic tone. Its moderate contrast, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle numerals suggest it is meant to integrate smoothly into editorial systems and mixed text settings.
In the sample text, the type maintains a consistent texture at display-to-text sizes, with recognizable letterforms and clear differentiation between similar shapes. The oldstyle numerals and classic lowercase construction reinforce a text-first personality suitable for continuous reading.