Serif Normal Iddeb 7 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classical, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, authority, clarity, editorial voice, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, calligraphic, bookish.
A wide, text-oriented serif with bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes. Curves are generous and open, with a notably large x-height that keeps lowercase forms readable, while capitals remain steady and stately. Terminals and joins show a subtle calligraphic influence, and the overall rhythm feels even and continuous despite the broad proportions. Numerals and punctuation match the same restrained, book-serious tone, with smooth bowls and controlled contrast.
Well-suited to book and editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, particularly when an open, readable lowercase is important. Its width also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand language that aims for established credibility rather than minimalism.
The font reads as traditional and literary, with a calm authority suited to long-form reading. Its broad stance and open counters add a friendly clarity, while the serifs and moderated contrast keep the tone formal and established. Overall it suggests careful, conventional typography rather than novelty or display eccentricity.
Likely designed as a conventional reading serif with a wide, open build and a modernized lowercase for clarity. The intent appears to balance classical serif cues—bracketed serifs and moderated contrast—with generous proportions and legibility-friendly shapes.
The sample text shows solid word texture and comfortable spacing at larger sizes, with lowercase details (like the curved ear/terminals) adding warmth without becoming decorative. The wide proportions give lines an expansive feel that can emphasize openness in headings, while still maintaining a composed, book-like color in paragraphs.