Serif Other Ipje 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, fashion, dramatic, elegant, whimsical, display impact, luxury feel, distinctive identity, editorial flair, ball terminals, flared joins, sheared curves, teardrop terminals, tapered serifs.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and broad, weighty stems that create a strong black–white rhythm. Serifs are small and pointed, often resolving into teardrop/ball-like terminals and flared joins that give many strokes a sculpted, calligraphic finish. Curves are slightly sheared and asymmetric in places, with lively transitions and occasional spur-like details, producing a distinctly decorative texture in both capitals and lowercase. Proportions feel classical but not rigid, with a moderate x-height and pronounced thick–thin modulation that becomes especially graphic at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where its contrast and ornate terminals can read clearly—such as magazine covers, fashion/editorial layouts, branding wordmarks, and premium packaging. It can also add character to posters and pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, combining editorial polish with a playful, slightly eccentric edge. The sharp contrasts and ornamental terminals suggest sophistication, while the quirky flicks and droplet ends add personality and flair.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif model with decorative, teardrop-terminal detailing to increase visual drama and distinctiveness in display typography.
In text settings the design produces a sparkling, animated surface: hairlines recede while the heavier stems and terminals form a patterned cadence. The numerals and punctuation echo the same high-contrast logic, keeping the set visually cohesive and strongly display-oriented.