Serif Normal Ibboh 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Belur Kannada' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Aelita' and 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, clarity, bracketed, crisp, robust, balanced, oldstyle.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a steady, moderately modulated stroke. Capitals are broad and stately with clear, calligraphic influence, while lowercase forms show rounded bowls, compact apertures, and sturdy verticals that keep the texture even. Serifs are firmly planted and slightly flared, giving a solid baseline and consistent rhythm across lines. Figures appear lining with classic proportions and clear differentiation, matching the text color of the letters.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a dependable serif voice is needed, including books, magazines, reports, and academic materials. It also holds up for headlines and subheads, delivering a strong, classic presence without ornate display features.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a familiar bookish authority. It feels formal without being brittle, projecting stability and seriousness suitable for long-form reading.
Designed to provide a conventional, readable serif for continuous text, emphasizing balanced proportions, stable baseline anchoring, and a familiar typographic voice. The intent appears to be versatile editorial use with an even texture and clear letterforms.
The face maintains a dark, confident page color in paragraph settings, with generous curves and restrained detailing that keeps it readable at larger text sizes. Joints and brackets are smooth rather than sharp, which softens the impression while preserving a traditional serif character.