Serif Normal Idber 14 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, long-form, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, book text, editorial voice, typographic neutrality, bracketed, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, high ascenders, open counters.
This is a classic serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Uppercase forms feel restrained and traditional, with crisp terminals and balanced proportions, while the lowercase shows compact proportions with relatively tall ascenders/descenders. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic in construction, and details like the ear on the g, the angled joins in v/w, and the pointed, wedged serifs give the design a polished, historically informed texture. Numerals read as oldstyle (text) figures, with varied heights and some descenders, reinforcing a traditional text-facing tone.
It suits long-form typography such as books, journals, and essays, where a conventional serif voice and consistent texture support reading over many lines. It also works well for magazine features, institutional communications, and formal titling where a classic, dependable serif is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed literature, academic settings, and established editorial design. It feels refined rather than flashy, with enough contrast and detail to suggest craftsmanship while staying conservative and familiar.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes familiar proportions, clear word shapes, and a traditional print sensibility. Oldstyle numerals and carefully bracketed serifs suggest an emphasis on book typography and editorial settings over overt display styling.
Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (for example I/J/L and O/Q). The italic is not shown; the samples suggest a roman intended to carry multi-line text with consistent color and unobtrusive character.