Serif Normal Ikdid 3 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, headlines, book titles, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, refined, literary, formal, classic, classic refinement, editorial voice, display elegance, typographic hierarchy, hairline serifs, sharp serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, rational contrast.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, hairline serifs and strongly differentiated thick–thin strokes. The letterforms are upright with a controlled, classical rhythm, featuring tapered terminals and mostly bracketed joins that keep the texture smooth rather than abrupt. Counters are generous and round in forms like O and Q, while stems stay decisive and dark, producing a clean, sparkling page color at display sizes. The overall silhouette reads slightly expansive with measured spacing and a steady baseline presence.
This design is well-suited to editorial headlines, title pages, and pull quotes where its contrast and sharp finishing can shine. It also fits premium branding, packaging, and formal printed materials such as invitations or certificates, especially when set with ample size and comfortable leading.
The tone is polished and editorial, leaning toward classic book and magazine sophistication. Its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast convey poise and authority, with a distinctly cultured, high-end feel suited to formal communication.
The font appears designed to deliver a timeless, classical serif voice with heightened elegance through pronounced contrast and finely cut serifs. Its intent seems to balance traditional readability with a more sophisticated, display-forward presence for typographic hierarchy and refined presentation.
In the sample text, the contrast and fine details are especially prominent in capitals and numerals, giving headlines a luxe, engraved-like crispness. The lowercase maintains a traditional structure with restrained curves and a calm, conventional cadence, helping paragraphs feel composed even as the stroke contrast remains visually pronounced.