Serif Normal Idlar 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, publishing, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, neutrality, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed, transitional, bookish, crisp, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, book-oriented rhythm. The letterforms feel balanced and slightly compact, with smooth curves and firm, tapered terminals that stay crisp without becoming sharp. Uppercase proportions are stately and even, while the lowercase shows clear, traditional construction with readable counters and a straightforward two-storey “g.” Numerals align comfortably with the text color, with open shapes and consistent spacing suited to continuous reading.
Well suited for body text in books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where an even, traditional text color is important. It also works for headings and pull quotes when a classic serif voice is desired, especially in cultural, educational, or institutional materials.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking printed books and editorial typography. It reads as composed and trustworthy, with a restrained elegance that supports serious content rather than calling attention to itself.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: conservative in structure, comfortable at reading sizes, and visually neutral enough to pair with many layouts while still conveying a traditional typographic character.
Curves are generously rounded and the serif joins are softly braced, giving the face a stable, printed feel. The italic is not shown; in roman, the forms maintain a calm, consistent texture with unobtrusive details.