Serif Other Ildah 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, packaging, invitations, headlines, storybook, old-style, warm, traditional, quirky, readable warmth, heritage tone, handcrafted character, distinctive text, bracketed, flared, soft terminals, cupped serifs, hand-cut feel.
This serif has sturdy, low-contrast strokes and distinctly shaped, slightly flared serifs that often finish in soft, cupped terminals. Curves are generous and a bit organic, with subtly uneven-looking joins that create a carved or hand-cut impression rather than a strictly mechanical one. Capitals are broad and steady, while lowercase forms stay open and readable, with rounded bowls and short, confident ascenders and descenders. Numerals and punctuation match the same softened wedge/bracketed serif language, keeping a consistent, slightly decorative texture across text.
It suits long-form reading in books or editorial layouts where a warm, traditional serif voice is desired, while its distinctive terminal shaping also works well for headlines, pull quotes, and chapter openers. The friendly, crafted texture can support packaging, menus, and invitations that benefit from a classic yet personable typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and friendly, with a lightly quirky, storybook-like charm. It feels traditional without being austere, leaning toward warm, humanist letterforms that suggest craft and heritage rather than corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, text-capable serif with added character through softly flared, cupped serifs and slightly organic shaping. It balances readability with a decorative, handcrafted flavor to create an approachable, heritage-minded voice.
In paragraphs, the face forms a dark, even color with gentle rhythm; the decorative shaping shows most in stroke endings and serifs rather than in extreme contrast or unusual proportions. The capital "W" and several diagonals show pronounced flaring at terminals, adding personality that becomes more noticeable at display sizes.