Serif Normal Ihmen 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, academic, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text reading, space economy, editorial tone, traditional look, bracketed, highly serifed, crisp, refined, bookish.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed wedge serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with firm verticals and gently tapered curves, producing clear letterforms that stay crisp at text sizes. Proportions are slightly condensed, with compact capitals and a normal, readable x-height; counters are moderately open and apertures stay controlled rather than wide. The italics are not shown; in roman, the shapes lean on traditional construction, including a compact two-storey “g” and a round, sturdy “e,” with tidy terminals and consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
It performs well in body copy for books, articles, and other editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desired. The condensed proportions also make it useful for space-conscious settings such as magazine columns, newspapers, and academic material that benefits from a formal, legible voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a reserved formality that feels suited to established institutions and long-form reading. Its narrow stance and crisp serifs add a slightly authoritative, editorial character without becoming ornate or decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity while fitting comfortably into tighter measures. It aims to deliver a disciplined, editorial texture with consistent serif detailing across the character set.
The uppercase set reads stately and well-contained, while the lowercase maintains a steady color that supports continuous text. Numerals appear lining and serifed, matching the text tone and reinforcing a traditional print-like texture.