Serif Normal Ihdek 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, magazines, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, balanced proportions.
A classic text serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation that suggests a subtle calligraphic stress. Proportions are balanced and readable, with open interior spaces and a steady rhythm in running text. Curves are smooth and slightly organic rather than geometric, while terminals and joins are crisp enough to keep the texture clean. Numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a bookish, traditional color on the page.
Well-suited to body copy in books and long-form editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice improves comfort and trust. It also fits academic and institutional documents, reports, and magazine typography that benefits from a traditional, polished presence.
The overall tone is refined and dependable, evoking printed literature, academic publishing, and established editorial design. It feels formal without becoming ornamental, aiming for clarity and credibility rather than display personality.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-legibility serif for continuous reading, prioritizing an even text color, comfortable proportions, and durable details that hold together in paragraphs.
In text settings the face maintains an even typographic “gray” with clear letter separation and restrained details. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase stays straightforward and legible, supporting long-form reading.