Serif Normal Ihdan 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, editorial tone, timelessness, formal voice, bracketed, crisp, transitional, calligraphic, elegant.
This serif design features crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, giving strokes a clean, chiseled finish. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned with sharp apexes and controlled curves, while the lowercase maintains a steady text rhythm with open counters and tidy joins. The numerals align with the text color, showing clear differentiation and restrained ornament, and overall spacing reads balanced and orderly in both the grid and paragraph sample.
It suits book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine settings where a traditional serif texture is desired. The high-contrast detailing also makes it effective for headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes that benefit from a polished, authoritative presence.
The tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial polish that feels at home in literary and institutional contexts. Its strong contrast and sharp terminals convey refinement and seriousness without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully drawn serifs, aiming for a timeless reading experience and a dependable editorial voice across display and text sizes.
In continuous text, the letterforms create a clear vertical cadence, with serifs helping guide the eye along the line. The shapes stay conservative and consistent, prioritizing a composed, print-oriented texture over playful or eccentric details.