Serif Normal Ihkaf 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, classic, refined, formal, text reading, classic tone, editorial polish, formal voice, oldstyle, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, transitional, crisp.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered stroke endings that give it a finely drawn, calligraphic texture. Capitals are relatively wide with smooth, rounded bowls and restrained terminals, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with open counters and modest ascender/descender lengths. Curves are clean and continuous, joins are neatly articulated, and overall spacing reads even in text, producing a composed, bookish color.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for magazine features, institutional communications, and formal announcements where a refined, traditional texture helps establish credibility.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed literature and formal editorial design. Its sharp contrast and disciplined detailing feel refined and authoritative rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text, balancing elegance with restraint. Its high contrast and carefully bracketed serifs aim to deliver a polished, classic impression in both display lines and extended paragraphs.
The numerals appear elegant and slightly delicate, matching the text weight and contrast, and the italics are not shown in the samples provided. The font’s detailing stays consistent across cases, with a slightly calligraphic flavor in curves and terminals that adds sophistication without becoming ornamental.