Calligraphic Ilme 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, editorial, branding, packaging, classic, bookish, dignified, warm, storybook, heritage feel, crafted elegance, readable display, print flavor, flared serifs, soft terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle.
A serif display text face with softly bracketed, flared serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves are full and round with a slightly organic, pen-influenced rhythm, while counters stay open and readable. Proportions lean broad, with sturdy capitals and lowercase forms that show subtle irregularity in joins and terminals, giving the set a handmade polish rather than strict geometric repetition. Numerals echo the letterforms with rounded bowls and confident, weighty curves.
Well suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and pull quotes where a classic, crafted serif can carry personality. It also fits book and album covers, boutique branding, and packaging that benefit from a traditional yet warm typographic signature.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a friendly, crafted elegance. Its soft modulation and flared details suggest heritage printing and formal calligraphy interpreted for contemporary setting, creating a composed but approachable voice.
The design appears intended to blend formal calligraphic cues with robust serif construction for confident, readable display typography. It aims to evoke classic print flavor while keeping forms smooth and inviting for modern editorial and brand applications.
Distinctive flaring at stroke ends and the generous bowls give words a smooth, rolling texture on the line. The design reads best when allowed some size, where the serif shaping and stroke transitions remain clearly visible.