Serif Other Ihbi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, literary titles, brand tone, classic, bookish, refined, traditional, literary, readability, classic tone, text texture, heritage feel, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, soft joins, tapered strokes.
This serif design shows bracketed, slightly flared serifs and gently tapered strokes that create a soft, calligraphic rhythm. Curves are round and open, with modest stroke modulation and smooth transitions at joins, giving counters a comfortable, readable shape. The lowercase has a traditional, text-oriented build with a two-storey “a,” an angled-eared “g,” and sturdy, slightly asymmetric details that keep the texture lively. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with classical spacing and subtly sculpted terminals rather than sharp, mechanical endings.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, essays, and other long-form reading where a warm, traditional serif texture is desirable. It also works for literary or heritage-leaning branding, invitations, and headlines that benefit from classic proportions without extreme contrast.
Overall, the font conveys a classic, bookish tone with a refined, slightly old-world warmth. It feels literary and trustworthy rather than flashy, with enough character in its serifs and curves to read as distinctive while remaining composed and familiar.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, readable serif voice with gentle calligraphic influence—prioritizing comfortable text color while adding subtle, crafted details for character in both display lines and paragraphs.
Figures and punctuation match the texty, traditional color: numerals are shaped with noticeable curvature and serifed feet, leaning toward oldstyle sensibilities rather than geometric uniformity. The overall texture in paragraphs is even, with small idiosyncrasies (notably in “Q,” “g,” and “y”) adding personality without disrupting readability.