Serif Normal Idmes 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial utility, print tone, bracketed, tapered, crisp, bookish, moderate spacing.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently tapered terminals. Strokes are steady and even, with rounded joins that keep the texture calm and readable. The uppercase forms feel broad and balanced with restrained flare, while the lowercase shows familiar book-serifs with clear, open counters and a double-storey a. Overall rhythm is measured and slightly spacious, producing a clean line of text that stays composed at paragraph sizes.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a stable, familiar serif texture is preferred. It also fits reports, academic or legal-style documents, and other settings that benefit from a conventional, readable serif voice.
The tone is classic and editorial, evoking printed books and established institutions rather than novelty. Its restrained detailing and calm proportions read as dependable and formal, with a quiet authority suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, all-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a traditional printed feel. Its moderate detailing and conservative forms suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading and broad editorial compatibility.
The numerals appear proportionate and sturdy, matching the text color without calling attention to themselves. Punctuation and curves maintain a consistent softness at joins, avoiding sharp calligraphic contrast while keeping edges crisp.