Serif Normal Ibnok 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria' by Alan Meeks and 'Jaqen Semi' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, academic, classic, confident, formal, scholarly, readability, authority, tradition, warmth, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic, lively rhythm.
A sturdy text serif with bracketed wedge-like serifs, noticeable stroke modulation, and a slightly calligraphic underpinning. The capitals are broad and stable with crisp joins, while the lowercase shows a lively rhythm, including ball terminals (notably on forms like a and f) and gently cupped serifs that soften the texture. Counters are moderately open and the curves are full, giving the face a solid, ink-friendly silhouette in the heavier rendering shown. Numerals appear oldstyle with clear ascenders/descenders, integrating naturally with running text.
Well suited to magazines, newspapers, and book typography where a strong serif texture and clear word shapes are desirable. The weight and presence also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a confident, traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial feel that reads as established rather than trendy. Its combination of sturdy weight and warm, humanist detailing creates a confident voice suited to serious content without becoming cold or mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with added warmth from calligraphic terminals and oldstyle figures, balancing formality with a slightly expressive, human touch. It prioritizes a robust page color and stable letterforms for sustained reading and editorial hierarchy.
Spacing looks comfortable at display-to-text sizes, producing a consistent, dark typographic color with minimal sparkle. The italics are not shown; the roman forms provide the primary character through pronounced terminals, bracketed serifs, and subtly varied stroke transitions.