Serif Normal Ikdah 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book covers, headlines, pull quotes, branding, editorial, elegant, literary, refined, classic, editorial polish, classic authority, luxury tone, display clarity, hairline serifs, crisp, high-waisted, bracketed, calligraphic.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, hairline terminals. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic construction: swelling stems, tapered joins, and wedge-like entry/exit strokes that give curves a sculpted, deliberate feel. Serifs are fine and neatly bracketed, with sharp finishing and clean edges that emphasize the vertical rhythm. Proportions read balanced and bookish, with compact counters and a steady baseline, while capitals have a dignified, slightly narrow presence and rounded letters keep a controlled, oval tension.
This font performs best in display and editorial roles—magazine headlines, book covers, pull quotes, and refined branding—where its contrast and sharp details can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages at comfortable sizes in high-quality print or well-rendered digital settings, especially when ample leading preserves its airy hairlines.
The overall tone is elegant and editorial, conveying a sense of tradition and cultivated sophistication. Its strong contrast and finely cut details feel suited to fashion, literature, and high-end cultural contexts, projecting confidence without appearing ornate.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, polished take on a conventional text serif, prioritizing elegance, contrast, and clean typographic rhythm. Its construction suggests an aim for authoritative, publication-ready typography with a premium, cultivated finish.
The numerals follow the same refined contrast and appear well matched in color to the text, with clear differentiation between shapes. In the sample setting, the face maintains a consistent texture at large sizes, where the hairlines and sharp serifs become a defining visual feature.