Serif Normal Idnid 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Epoca Pro' by Hoftype and 'Engrez', 'Mute', and 'Mute Arabic' by Indian Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, academic, reports, classic, formal, literary, traditional, authoritative, readability, tradition, credibility, editorial tone, text economy, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, compact forms.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and clear modulation between thick and thin strokes. The capitals are sturdy and slightly compact, with crisp joins and tapered terminals that keep the silhouettes sharp without becoming spiky. Lowercase forms show a traditional rhythm with rounded bowls, a two-storey “a,” and a compact, slightly angled “e,” producing an even texture in paragraph settings. Numerals follow the same text-seriffed logic, with strong verticals and restrained curves that sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady serif rhythm improves comfort and navigation. It also fits formal communication—reports, academic documents, and institutional materials—where a conventional, credible voice is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning formal and established rather than contemporary or playful. Its restrained contrast and traditional proportions evoke editorial and institutional typography—confident, readable, and quietly authoritative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif: familiar shapes, moderated contrast, and bracketed serifs that create a stable reading texture. It prioritizes clarity and typographic neutrality while retaining a classic, literary character.
Spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, and the stroke modulation reads as gently calligraphic rather than purely geometric. The glyph set shown emphasizes straightforward, familiar letterforms with minimal eccentricity, supporting a dependable, traditional page color.