Serif Normal Ihgif 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, scholarly, book typography, classic tone, formal polish, readable text, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered, bracketed serifs. Strokes show a subtly calligraphic logic, with curved joins and softened terminals that keep the high contrast from feeling brittle. Proportions are text-oriented and steady, with moderate apertures and compact counters that create a dark, even page color. The lowercase includes traditional forms such as a two-storey g and a diagonal, sweeping tail on y, while the numerals align with the same vertical stress and refined detailing.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for display applications such as chapter openers, headlines, and formal collateral where contrast and crisp serifs can communicate polish.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking printed books, editorial typography, and academic settings. Its contrast and sharp finishing lend a sense of refinement and ceremony without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, book-rooted serif that balances elegance and readability through high contrast, bracketed serifs, and traditional letterforms. It aims to produce a composed, authoritative texture suitable for serious text work while still offering a refined presence at larger sizes.
In continuous text, the face maintains a consistent rhythm and strong baseline presence, with clear vertical emphasis and neatly cut serifs that help guide the eye across lines. The high-contrast details suggest it will reward careful sizing and spacing in print-like layouts.