Serif Normal Ipkaw 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, oldstyle numerals, open apertures, calligraphic.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, even texture. Capitals are proportionally wide with crisp, slightly tapered finishing strokes, while the lowercase shows gently calligraphic shaping with rounded joins and open counters. Terminals often end in small teardrop/ball-like forms (notably in letters like a, f, j, r), giving the face a subtle warmth. Figures appear oldstyle (text) with varying heights and a soft, traditional rhythm that matches the lowercase.
It is well suited to body text in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. The oldstyle figures make it a strong fit for running text that includes dates and numerals, such as essays, reports, and academic material.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, evoking established editorial and publishing typography rather than display experimentation. It reads as formal and trustworthy, with a quiet elegance that suits long-form content and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes readability and an established literary tone. Subtle calligraphic terminals and moderate contrast add character while keeping the overall impression restrained and familiar.
Spacing and proportions create a stable paragraph color, with enough contrast and sharpness for crisp word shapes without looking brittle. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests the roman is optimized for continuous reading with familiar, traditional letterforms.