Serif Normal Ipgel 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, academic, classic, bookish, refined, formal, readability, editorial tone, print tradition, text setting, bracketed, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, crisp, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a gently modulated stroke that suggests broad-nib influence without becoming showy. Curves are smooth and open, with rounded terminals on several lowercase forms and a steady, even rhythm in text. Proportions feel moderately compact with clear counters, while the capitals stay restrained and stately. The numerals read as oldstyle figures, integrating comfortably into running text rather than standing as rigid lining forms.
Well-suited to body text in books, essays, and magazine articles where an even reading rhythm is important. It also works for formal headings, captions, and institutional materials that benefit from a classic serif voice, with oldstyle numerals fitting naturally in text-heavy layouts.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, evoking printed books and established institutions. It feels composed and trustworthy, with a quiet elegance suited to long-form reading rather than attention-seeking display.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: traditional proportions, moderate modulation, and familiar shapes that prioritize readability and a cultivated, print-forward character. The oldstyle figure style reinforces the aim of seamless integration in continuous reading.
In the sample paragraph the spacing and color hold together cleanly, producing a calm page texture with clear word shapes. Curved joins and softened serifs keep the design from looking brittle at larger sizes, while the letterforms retain crisp definition for headings and pull quotes.