Serif Normal Idnod 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, reports, traditional, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, text workhorse, editorial clarity, classic tone, bracketed serifs, modest bracketing, open counters, rounded terminals, balanced proportions.
A conventional serif with moderate, bracketed serifs and softly tapered stroke endings. The proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with open counters and a steady, even rhythm across lines. Capitals are sturdy and classical in construction, while the lowercase shows familiar book-face cues such as a double-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and rounded, readable bowls. Numerals appear lining and straightforward, matching the overall calm color and spacing.
Well-suited to body text in books, articles, and other long-form reading where a stable rhythm and familiar serif shapes support comprehension. It can also serve comfortably in academic or professional documents, reports, and editorial layouts that benefit from a classic, conservative typographic voice.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with a quiet sense of authority. Its restrained detailing and familiar forms feel dependable and editorial, leaning more toward clarity and convention than showy personality.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for consistent paragraph color and comfortable readability. Its choices favor familiarity and versatility, providing a dependable foundation for editorial and document typography.
Serifs are neither hairline nor blocky, giving the face a comfortable middle-ground texture for continuous reading. Curves are smooth and slightly generous, and the letterforms avoid sharp angularity, helping keep the page color even in paragraphs.