Serif Normal Ildes 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, readability, versatility, tradition, print tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, tapered, crisp.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and subtly calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate modulation with smooth transitions into serifs, producing a steady, readable rhythm. Uppercase forms are stately and open, with generous counters in C, O, and Q and a compact, slightly tapered S. The lowercase is lively and text-oriented, featuring a double-storey a, a looped g with a pronounced ear, and a compact e with a clear eye; ascenders are tall and the overall texture remains even without becoming mechanical.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady paragraph color are important. It can also support headings, pull quotes, and institutional documents that benefit from a composed, authoritative typographic tone.
The tone is classic and literary, evoking established print typography and editorial credibility. It feels formal without being rigid, balancing warmth from its bracketed serifs with a crisp, composed presence.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif that prioritizes readability and a classical printed feel, with enough calligraphic nuance to keep pages from looking sterile.
Round letters remain smooth and well controlled, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep sharp joins that add clarity at display sizes. Numerals appear lining with traditional proportions and clear differentiation, suited to mixed text settings.