Serif Normal Iddas 8 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, academic, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, timelessness, bracketed, crisp, open, balanced, calligraphic.
A traditional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, even color in paragraph settings. Capitals are broad and well-proportioned, with flared terminals on letters like C and G and a clean, open O. The lowercase shows a readable, bookish rhythm with a two-storey a, single-storey g, and gently cupped serifs that soften joins without looking blunt. Numerals are oldstyle-like in feel, with curved, flowing shapes and a slightly calligraphic modulation that keeps them consistent with the text forms.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady readability are priorities. It can also support institutional or cultural branding—especially in headlines, pull quotes, and titling—when a classic, reputable tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting established publishing conventions rather than contemporary minimalism. It feels composed and authoritative, with a quiet elegance that suits long-form reading and cultured editorial contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for sustained text, combining classic proportions with restrained contrast and carefully shaped serifs to maintain clarity across sizes. Its forms aim to feel timeless and dependable while retaining enough nuance to look polished in display use.
Details like the diagonal-leg Q with a long tail, the sharp, balanced W, and the slightly sculpted terminals contribute to a traditional, crafted appearance. Spacing in the sample text reads open and comfortable, supporting continuous reading without appearing loose.