Serif Normal Ipkog 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rouge Gorge' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, text setting, timelessness, professional tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic stress, open apertures, round bowls.
A conventional serif with bracketed, slightly flared terminals and a calm, bookish rhythm. Strokes show gentle modulation with a subtly calligraphic stress, especially in rounded forms like C, O, and e. Proportions lean moderately wide with generous counters; capitals are stately and open, while lowercase forms keep a readable, traditional skeleton with a two-storey a and g and softly cupped joins. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-leaning, serifed construction, with clear differentiation and smooth curves.
It performs well in continuous reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and conventional letterforms support comprehension. It can also serve in formal front matter, reports, and academic materials that benefit from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is classical and composed, evoking printed literature, editorial typography, and institutional communication. It feels familiar and trustworthy rather than decorative, with a quiet elegance that suits long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar shapes, moderated contrast, and bracketed serifs prioritize readability and a timeless tone over stylistic novelty.
Serifs are consistently bracketed and not overly sharp, contributing to a smooth texture at text sizes. Curves are round and continuous, and terminals often finish with a subtle taper that keeps the face from feeling mechanical. The punctuation and spacing shown in the sample text maintain an even, traditional color across lines.