Serif Normal Ibgep 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, traditional, literary, authoritative, formal, readability, tradition, professionalism, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, open counters, moderate modulation, bookish.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and moderate stroke modulation that reads clearly at text sizes. Capitals are sturdy and evenly proportioned, with crisp terminals and a restrained, slightly calligraphic stress visible in rounded forms. Lowercase shows open apertures and generous counters; the two-storey a and g, the compact ear on g, and the tall ascenders give it a familiar book-face rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle in proportion (with ascenders and descenders) and share the same serifed, moderately contrasted construction as the letters.
It performs well in extended reading environments such as books, articles, journals, and reports, where the moderate contrast and open lowercase forms help maintain clarity. It can also support traditional display settings—chapter titles, editorial headlines, and institutional materials—when a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting reliability and tradition without feeling overly ornate. It carries an editorial seriousness suited to long-form reading, while still having enough crispness for headings and pull quotes.
The design intent appears to be a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, balanced proportions, and a controlled amount of contrast aimed at comfortable readability and a timeless, professional appearance.
Spacing and rhythm are even, with a steady vertical emphasis and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably I/J and O/Q). Serifs stay refined rather than heavy, keeping the texture smooth and consistent across lines of text.