Serif Normal Idbon 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, essays, classic, bookish, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, versatility, text setting, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, soft terminals, calligraphic hint, text face.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and modest stroke modulation. The forms are round and open, with smooth curves and slightly softened terminals that avoid sharp, high-contrast sparkle. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and steady, while the lowercase shows a friendly, oldstyle-leaning construction with a two-storey “g,” a compact “e,” and a readable “a.” Numerals are lining and fairly even in color, with simple, sturdy shapes suited to continuous text.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even, calm texture matters. It should also work for formal documents and reports, as well as pull quotes and headings when a traditional serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial seriousness without feeling rigid. Its softened details and moderate rhythm give it a warm, familiar presence that reads as traditional and literary rather than trendy or flashy.
The design appears intended as a dependable general-purpose text serif: familiar proportions, readable lowercase, and restrained detailing aimed at clarity and comfortable continuous reading.
Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, producing an even typographic color at paragraph sizes. The design leans on timeless text-serif conventions, with subtle humanist/calligraphic cues in curves and joins that keep the texture from becoming mechanical.