Serif Normal Ikbiv 3 is a very light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, classical, refined, literary, refined text serif, editorial emphasis, classic revival feel, premium tone, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, crisp details.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline detailing. The serifs are fine and largely bracketed, with sharp, tapered terminals that give the contours a clean, precise finish. Proportions lean open and generously spaced, with round forms kept smooth and controlled, and capitals showing a stately, bookish presence. Numerals and punctuation match the same high-contrast rhythm, with thin joins and carefully flared stroke endings.
Well-suited to editorial design where contrast and finesse are desirable, such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, and book-cover typography. It can also support premium branding and packaging when used at sizes that preserve its fine hairline details.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, evoking classic book typography and contemporary magazine refinement. Its sharp contrast and fine serifs lend a sense of luxury and seriousness, while the open proportions keep it airy rather than heavy.
The design appears intended to provide a classic, high-contrast text serif with a refined, contemporary finish—balancing traditional proportions with crisp detailing for elegant publishing and display use.
In text settings the thin hairlines become a prominent feature, emphasizing the vertical rhythm and giving the page a light, polished color. The uppercase has a formal, inscriptional feel, while the lowercase remains traditional and readable with clear counters and restrained curves.