Serif Normal Ikbod 3 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book titles, luxury branding, posters, pull quotes, editorial, refined, classical, literary, fashion, elegance, editorial tone, classic revival, premium feel, display impact, didone-like, hairline, bracketed, crisp, high-waist.
A sharply contrasted serif with hairline joins and prominent thick–thin modulation. Serifs are small and crisp with subtle bracketing, and terminals tend toward pointed or tapered finishes rather than blunt cuts. The capitals are tall and elegant, with a narrow internal rhythm and clean, open counters; the lowercase shows delicate entry strokes, a compact, single-storey “g,” and a slanted crossbar on “e.” Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with curved figures showing pronounced stress and thin connecting strokes.
This design is well suited to editorial settings such as magazine typography, book covers, and section heads where contrast and elegance are desirable. It will also work effectively for luxury-oriented branding, invitations, and display compositions where the fine hairlines and crisp serifs can be shown at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is poised and editorial, combining classical bookish manners with a fashion-forward, high-contrast sheen. It reads as elegant and deliberate, more suited to crafted typography than utilitarian text.
The font appears intended as a refined, high-contrast text and display serif that channels classic transitional-to-modern proportions while emphasizing sparkle and sophistication. Its consistent stress and clean detailing suggest a focus on polished editorial typography and premium visual identity work.
In the sample text, the fine hairlines and tight joins give a sparkling page color at larger sizes, while small details (like the ball terminal on “j” and the delicate feet on “t”) add a slightly calligraphic liveliness. The ampersand matches the sharp contrast and feels formal rather than decorative.