Serif Normal Idnan 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, longform, academic, traditional, literary, authoritative, refined, readability, text setting, classic tone, publishing, bracketed, oldstyle, humanist, warm, readable.
This is a classic serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and softly rounded joins. Capitals are sturdy and traditionally proportioned, with clear, open counters (notably in C, G, and S) and a measured, steady rhythm. The lowercase shows oldstyle influence through its smooth curves and moderate apertures; ascenders are prominent and terminals are subtly shaped rather than sharply cut. Numerals share the same serifed, bookish construction and sit comfortably alongside the text forms.
Well-suited to book typography and other long-form reading where a stable, comfortable text color is important. It also works effectively for magazine/editorial layouts, academic or institutional materials, and headings that need a conventional, trustworthy serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, conveying credibility and calm. Its restrained contrast and familiar serif detailing give it an editorial, institutional feel without becoming cold or overly formal.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, established typographic tone, with enough refinement in serif shaping and stroke modulation to hold up in professional publishing contexts.
The letterforms maintain consistent serif treatment across cases, with a slightly calligraphic softness in curves and diagonals that keeps long text from feeling rigid. Spacing appears balanced in the sample setting, supporting an even texture in paragraphs and headlines.