Serif Normal Ikmid 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literary titles, branding, classic, bookish, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, vertical stress, flared terminals, open counters.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, tapered hairlines and sturdier vertical stems, showing a distinctly vertical stress in round forms. Serifs are bracketed and finely cut, with pointed, slightly flared terminals that add a crisp, carved feel. Proportions are traditional and moderately narrow, with clear, open counters and controlled spacing that supports continuous reading. Numerals and capitals maintain the same disciplined rhythm, with elegant curves and clean joins that keep the overall texture even on the page.
Well suited to long-form book and magazine typography where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs convincingly in editorial headlines, pull quotes, and literary or cultural branding that benefits from a refined, established voice.
The tone is classic and bookish, with an editorial formality that feels refined rather than decorative. Its contrast and sharp detailing lend a polished, authoritative voice suited to institutions, literature, and traditional publishing aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances classical letterforms with crisp, high-contrast detailing. It aims to convey authority and readability while offering enough elegance to elevate editorial and display settings.
Lowercase forms emphasize clarity through open apertures and restrained modulation, while capitals read stately and composed. The overall color on the page is dark and steady, with enough sparkle from the hairlines to feel upscale in larger sizes.