Serif Normal Idmes 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, journals, essays, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, quiet, readability, text setting, classic tone, professional use, bookish, refined, balanced, crisp, traditional.
A conventional serif with balanced proportions and a calm, even rhythm. Serifs are clearly bracketed and moderately sized, with smooth transitions into stems and gently tapered terminals. Curves are round and controlled, counters are open, and spacing reads steady in text, giving the design a clean, legible texture rather than a stark or highly stylized one. Uppercase forms feel dignified and stable, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with familiar text-type shapes.
Well-suited to body text in books and editorial layouts where sustained readability matters. It also fits academic or organizational materials—reports, brochures, and formal correspondence—where a familiar, authoritative serif voice is preferred.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking printed-page credibility and a literary sensibility. It feels formal without being ornate, projecting a measured, dependable voice suitable for long-form reading and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif: restrained details, moderate serif shaping, and steady spacing that prioritize readability and typographic neutrality across a range of sizes.
In the sample text, the letterforms hold together into a smooth grayscale with consistent stroke behavior and clear punctuation, suggesting a design tuned for continuous reading. Numerals match the texty character of the letters, blending naturally into paragraphs and captions rather than calling attention to themselves.