Serif Normal Ipgak 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, literary, formal, classic, refined, readability, tradition, credibility, text focus, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, crisp, balanced.
This typeface is a traditional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and softly modulated stroke weight. The letterforms show an oldstyle influence: rounded bowls, slightly sheared curves, and a calm rhythm that reads smoothly in continuous text. Uppercase proportions feel stately and open, while the lowercase keeps a steady texture with clear counters and modest, unobtrusive terminals. Numerals are lining and evenly drawn, matching the text tone rather than appearing overly geometric or decorative.
It performs well for body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even typographic color and comfortable reading rhythm are important. The dignified uppercase and steady numerals also make it a good fit for headings, pull quotes, and front matter in magazines, journals, and reports.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a restrained elegance that suggests editorial credibility and long-form readability. Its moderate modulation and familiar proportions create a composed, trustworthy voice suitable for formal and cultural contexts without feeling overly ornate.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text, blending classical proportions with restrained stroke modulation to achieve a polished, dependable typographic voice.
In the sample text, spacing and word color remain even, producing a stable paragraph texture. The design avoids sharp, high-contrast extremes; instead it uses gentle curves and subtle serif bracketing to maintain clarity at text sizes while still offering a refined finish in larger settings.