Serif Normal Ipmes 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, long-form reading, quotations, traditional, literary, scholarly, period, refined, readability, book typography, classic tone, warmth, bracketed, flared, oldstyle figures, ink-trap hints, calligraphic.
A classic text serif with gently bracketed, slightly flared serifs and moderate stroke modulation. Curves are smooth and generously drawn, with open bowls and a steady, bookish rhythm. Terminals tend toward soft wedges and subtle hooks rather than sharp cuts, giving the letterforms a slightly calligraphic finish. The lowercase shows a balanced x-height with comfortable counters, while capitals are stately and evenly proportioned; numerals appear oldstyle, blending naturally into running text.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a steady serif texture supports comfort and clarity. It can also serve nicely for pull quotes, essays, and cultured branding that benefits from a familiar, print-forward tone.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting printed-page credibility and a composed, academic voice. Its soft terminals and measured contrast add warmth and a lightly period feel without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif for continuous text, with small humanist/calligraphic inflections to keep the page color lively and inviting. Its oldstyle numerals and soft finishing details suggest an emphasis on traditional publishing conventions and comfortable reading.
Several glyphs show distinctive, gently curled or hooked details (notably in J, y, and some lowercase joins), adding personality while keeping the texture consistent. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates stable spacing and a calm color in paragraph-like settings.