Serif Other Ihdy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, packaging, posters, literary, vintage, bookish, friendly, classic, readability, warmth, heritage, personality, bracketed, rounded, soft, compact, calligraphic.
This serif shows softly bracketed serifs with rounded terminals and a calm, moderately modulated stroke. Curves are full and slightly cushioned, and many joins swell gently, giving the outlines a warm, sculpted feel rather than crisp sharpness. The lowercase appears relatively tall with sturdy verticals and generous bowls, while capitals keep traditional proportions with subtle flare and smooth curvature. Overall spacing and rhythm read even, with a slightly lively, humanist irregularity in details such as the ear and beaks.
It suits long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts where a warm serif texture is desirable. The friendly, vintage-leaning detailing can also support packaging, cultural posters, and headline work when you want a traditional voice that doesn’t feel stiff.
The tone is classic and literary with a vintage, slightly old-style flavor. Its rounded finishing and steady color make it feel approachable and personable rather than formal, suggesting printed matter and editorial typography with a hint of nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable serif with softened, characterful details—balancing classic construction with a more inviting, slightly decorative finish. It aims for steady text color and comfortable rhythm while retaining enough personality to stand out in titles and pull quotes.
Figures are sturdy and familiar, matching the text face character and maintaining consistent weight and curvature. The design avoids extreme contrast and sharp finials, favoring softened corners and comfortable readability at text sizes while still offering enough distinctive serif character for display settings.