Serif Normal Idlih 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, text economy, print tone, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, crisp, modulated, calligraphic.
This serif typeface shows bracketed serifs, modulated strokes, and a relatively compact set width with a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic in feel, with moderate thick–thin transitions and clean, tapered joins. The lowercase has a noticeably short x-height with prominent ascenders, while capitals are stately and evenly proportioned. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varied heights and flowing curves, reinforcing a traditional book-face character.
It is well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial typography, and academic or institutional text where a classic serif voice is desired. The compact proportions can help fit more text per line while maintaining a traditional reading texture.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an understated formality suited to reading and editorial settings. Its restrained contrast and compact color feel composed and literary rather than flashy, evoking established print typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with a classic tone—prioritizing steady paragraph color, familiar letterforms, and traditional detailing such as bracketed serifs and oldstyle numerals.
The italic is not shown; the roman demonstrates consistent serif treatment across straight and curved strokes, and the sample text suggests stable spacing and a calm, even texture in paragraph-like lines. Round letters (C, O, Q) and the s-forms lean toward classic, slightly oldstyle construction rather than geometric precision.