Serif Normal Idraj 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, longform, classic, literary, formal, traditional, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial tone, institutional, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, moderate serifs.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered strokes, and a steady, bookish rhythm. Curves are smooth and open, with moderate apertures in letters like C, S, and e, and a rounded, slightly condensed feel in many capitals. Uppercase proportions are stately and balanced, while the lowercase shows compact bodies and relatively small counters, giving text a dense but controlled texture. Terminals are mostly sharp and neatly finished, and numerals follow the same oldstyle-influenced, serifed construction for a consistent page color.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif texture is desired. It also works for institutional communications, reports, and headings that benefit from a classic, established tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an academic, editorial voice that feels familiar and trustworthy. It conveys formality without looking stiff, leaning toward traditional print culture—books, journals, and established institutions.
The font appears designed to provide a familiar, dependable reading experience with a traditional serif voice. Its measured proportions and restrained detailing suggest an emphasis on consistent text color and comfortable, conventional typography for editorial use.
The design maintains a consistent serif treatment across cases, with clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I vs l, and O vs 0) aided by serif structure and proportions. In running text, the compact lowercase and modest spacing create a cohesive, slightly dense paragraph texture that reads as traditionally typeset.