Serif Normal Ipdoy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, traditional, scholarly, readability, book typography, traditional tone, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, crisp terminals, moderate stress, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Uppercase forms are proportioned and slightly wide with confident verticals and cleanly finished serifs; curves are smooth and relatively open, keeping counters clear at reading sizes. The lowercase shows a rounded, bookish construction with gently tapered joins and ball/teardrop-like terminals visible in letters such as a, c, f, and r. Numerals read as oldstyle figures, with noticeable ascenders/descenders and varied widths that support a lively, traditional texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine articles where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits academic or institutional materials, reports, and other settings that benefit from a formal, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting printed pages, established institutions, and editorial polish. Its detailing feels calm and authoritative rather than decorative, giving text a composed, familiar voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that balances clarity with traditional serif detailing. Its oldstyle numerals and subtle calligraphic terminals aim to evoke classic book typography while maintaining clean, contemporary legibility.
Spacing and proportions create an even gray value in paragraphs, while the slightly calligraphic terminal shaping adds warmth and human character. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright.