Serif Normal Ibkod 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, packaging, branding, gothic, editorial, dramatic, historic, space saving, high impact, heritage tone, display clarity, condensed, angular, wedge serif, high-waisted, crisp.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, compact sidebearings, and a strongly vertical rhythm. Strokes are straight and crisp with subtly chamfered corners and small wedge-like terminals that read as sharp, faceted serifs rather than soft brackets. Curves are tightened into narrow bowls and arches, giving rounds like C, O, and G a taut, slightly octagonal feel. The lowercase maintains a steady x-height with short ascenders/descenders relative to the tall caps, and the overall texture forms a dark, even columnar color suited to tight settings.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and poster typography where condensed width and strong structure help pack impact into limited space. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefit from a historic or gothic cue, especially in short bursts of text rather than long-form reading.
The tone is gothic-leaning and authoritative, blending a historic, engraved flavor with a contemporary, poster-like punch. Its narrow stance and sharp terminals add intensity and a slightly theatrical edge, making the voice feel stern, editorial, and attention-directing.
Likely designed to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact serif with a traditional backbone and sharpened details, balancing classic letterforms with a more faceted, display-forward finish.
Capitals are particularly dominant and rectangular, with narrow internal counters and pointed junctions that emphasize verticality. Numerals follow the same condensed, angular logic, aligning well with the uppercase for titling and display work where a compact footprint is needed.