Serif Normal Ihnak 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invites, classic, bookish, formal, refined, text setting, editorial tone, classic refinement, hierarchy, bracketed, crisp, sharply serifed, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered serifs and generally bracketed joins. Capitals are compact and stately, with relatively narrow proportions and sharp terminals that keep the silhouette clean and authoritative. The lowercase has a traditional, slightly calligraphic rhythm, with clear stroke contrast and compact counters; the serif treatment remains consistent across stems and diagonals. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, producing a coherent texture in text and in mixed alphanumeric settings.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine layouts, and other editorial contexts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as invitations or programs, where its contrast and sharp serifs help deliver a polished, authoritative impression.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a refined, editorial sensibility. Its high-contrast drawing and sharp finishing details lend it a formal, established voice that reads as traditional and trustworthy rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif with a classic structure and pronounced contrast, balancing readability with a refined, traditional character. Its proportions and crisp detailing suggest an aim toward strong editorial tone and clear typographic hierarchy in both display and text settings.
In the sample text, the face produces a dark, structured paragraph color with distinct vertical emphasis and crisp word shapes. The combination of sharp serifs and contrast gives headings a strong presence, while the consistent serif rhythm helps maintain an orderly flow in longer lines.