Serif Normal Ikmev 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, refined, literary, formal, readability, elegance, editorial tone, classic authority, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sharp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and a crisp, editorial rhythm. Strokes transition from very thin hairlines to robust main stems, with tapered terminals and wedge-like finishing on many letters. Capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase shows a controlled, slightly calligraphic modulation with clear apertures and a balanced, text-oriented x-height. Figures appear lining and proportional, with strong contrast and elegant curves that stay clean at display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial systems where high contrast and crisp serifs add sophistication—magazines, book typography, essays, and cultural journalism. It also works effectively for display roles such as headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand identities that want a classical, premium voice.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, evoking book typography and established print design. It feels authoritative and cultured rather than playful, with a refined sharpness that reads as premium and composed.
Designed to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with heightened elegance: strong thick–thin contrast, crisp detailing, and confident proportions that perform in both continuous text and larger editorial display settings.
Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S are smooth and carefully tensioned, and the diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show pronounced thick–thin modulation. The sample text suggests strong word-shape and a slightly dramatic sparkle from the hairlines, making it especially striking in larger settings.