Serif Normal Ilbuw 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, essays, reports, classic, literary, formal, editorial, refined, readability, editorial tone, traditional text, bracketed, transitional, crisp, balanced, oldstyle figures.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate contrast, and a steady, bookish rhythm. The letterforms show compact, well-controlled curves and relatively straight-sided verticals, with clean joins and slightly tapered terminals in places. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and evenly weighted; lowercase maintains a familiar reading texture with a two-storey “a” and “g” and clear, open counters. Numerals appear text-friendly and slightly varying in width, contributing to a composed, print-oriented color in paragraphs.
Works well for extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It also suits reports and other content-heavy documents that benefit from a conservative, professional typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed formality suited to serious reading. It suggests an established editorial voice rather than a decorative or overtly stylized personality, projecting clarity, restraint, and credibility.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: conventional proportions, measured contrast, and consistent detailing prioritize readability and an unobtrusive, authoritative presence in continuous copy.
Stroke endings and serifs stay consistent across the set, supporting a stable line and predictable spacing in running text. The shapes lean toward traditional, print-centric detailing—especially noticeable in the lowercase structure and the calm, even density of the sample paragraph.