Serif Normal Ildes 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, essays, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, print heritage, quiet refinement, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, tapered terminals.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a calm, even color in text. The outlines show subtle calligraphic influence: gently tapered stems, soft transitions into serifs, and rounded joins that keep forms from feeling rigid. Proportions are balanced and slightly generous in the rounds (C, G, O), while verticals remain steady and upright for reliable readability. The lowercase features open apertures and clear interior space, with a two-storey a and g and a compact, sturdy rhythm across words.
Well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and long editorial articles where a familiar serif texture supports sustained reading. It also fits academic and institutional documents, print collateral, and headings that want a conventional, authoritative look without heavy ornament.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking established print typography and editorial credibility. It feels composed and conservative rather than flashy, with a quiet refinement suited to long-form reading and serious subjects.
Designed to provide a dependable, classically proportioned reading face with a restrained elegance and strong typographic familiarity. The emphasis appears to be on comfort and clarity in continuous text while preserving a traditional, print-rooted character.
Figures appear to follow an oldstyle pattern with varying heights, integrating smoothly with lowercase text. Serifs are not razor-sharp; they read as slightly softened and well-bracketed, which helps the face stay comfortable at larger text sizes while maintaining a traditional voice.