Serif Normal Ihbow 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, reports, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, formality, text setting, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, balanced, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed, gently flared terminals and clear entry/exit strokes that give the outlines a drawn, calligraphic logic. Proportions are balanced with moderately wide capitals, a steady rhythm, and a composed texture in text. Contrast is present but controlled, with slightly sharpened joins and subtly modulated curves; counters stay open and evenly shaped. The lowercase shows a two-storey “a” and “g”, upright stress, and tidy, unobtrusive punctuation-like detailing on the i/j.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even texture and restrained contrast help maintain legibility. It also fits formal documents, institutional materials, and brand systems that need a conventional serif voice with dependable text performance.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with an editorial, bookish voice. It feels credible and familiar—more literary than expressive—suited to serious reading and formal communication rather than display novelty.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: familiar letterforms, moderated contrast, and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a comfortable reading rhythm and a trustworthy, traditional tone across body copy and headings.
Numerals appear lining with classical proportions; several figures show slight oldstyle influence in their curves, keeping them integrated with the text rhythm. Spacing and stroke endings read cleanly at paragraph size, producing a stable, neutral page color.