Serif Normal Illaz 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, typographic refinement, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional.
A crisp serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed, wedge-like serifs. The letterforms show calligraphic influence in the modulation and in details like the curved leg of the R and the slightly tapered terminals. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented, with a steady rhythm and balanced counters; rounded forms like O and C are smooth and open, while diagonals (V, W, X) are sharply cut and clean. Figures are proportional and align visually with the text color, with clear differentiation across shapes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and clear serif structure support comfortable scanning. It also works effectively for magazine typography, academic materials, and other text-forward designs that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a composed, traditional authority. Its refined contrast and sharp finishing give it an editorial, slightly formal voice suited to established institutions and print-minded typography.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic cadence while adding refinement through strong contrast and carefully shaped serifs and terminals.
In the sample text, the face maintains an even, readable texture at large sizes while still showing lively details in joints and terminals. The design reads as conventional and versatile rather than decorative, with just enough nuance in modulation to avoid looking mechanical.