Serif Normal Idlih 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, print, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, print workhorse, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, humanist, crisp, bookish.
A conventional serif with compact proportions and a steady, medium-contrast stroke. Serifs are small and bracketed, with gently flared joins that soften the transitions into stems. Curves are round and controlled, counters are moderately open, and the overall rhythm feels even and text-oriented rather than display-driven. Uppercase forms sit tall and composed, while the lowercase shows a relatively low x-height with clear ascenders/descenders and unobtrusive terminals.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits academic materials, reports, and other formal print contexts that benefit from a familiar, readable typographic tone.
The typeface reads as classic and literary, evoking familiar book typography and editorial tradition. Its restrained detailing and consistent color give it a composed, trustworthy tone suited to long-form reading and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for continuous reading, prioritizing clarity and a well-known typographic voice over overt stylistic novelty.
Numerals follow a traditional lining style with varied widths and calm, readable shapes. The overall impression is polished and conservative, with enough modulation to avoid monotony while staying firmly within a classic serif voice.