Serif Other Ismib 3 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, posters, quotations, packaging, typewriter, vintage, scholarly, literary, nostalgia, print texture, distinctive slant, editorial character, bracketed, ink-trap feel, softened, wedge terminals, calligraphic slant.
This serif has a typewriter-like construction with strongly bracketed serifs, rounded joins, and slightly softened, inky terminals. Strokes show noticeable modulation and a gently uneven, organic edge impression rather than crisp geometric finishing. The letterforms lean back with a consistent reverse slant, and proportions are generous with open counters and ample horizontal span. Curves are full and slightly squarish at stress points, while serifs read as small wedges that flare subtly from the stems, giving a sturdy, printed texture.
This font suits book-cover titling, editorial headlines, and poster typography where a vintage, typed-with-ink feel is desirable. It can also work well for short-to-medium passages such as quotations, captions, and packaging copy where a distinctive texture is wanted without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone feels archival and literary, evoking typed manuscripts, old printing, and institutional documents. Its reverse slant adds a mildly eccentric, characterful twist—confident and a bit quirky—while still remaining readable and composed.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic typewriter or early print serif cues with a deliberately characterful reverse slant and softened, inked detailing, aiming for a blend of readability and nostalgic personality.
The numerals and lowercase maintain the same bracketing and softened terminals, keeping texture consistent across mixed copy. In text, the rhythm is steady and dark enough for presence, with the reverse slant creating a distinctive line color that stands out in headings or pull quotes.