Serif Normal Ihbes 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial text, neutral authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, diagonal stress, calligraphic, moderate modulation.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, bookish rhythm. Curves show a subtle diagonal stress, and joins feel slightly calligraphic rather than purely geometric. Proportions are balanced with a steady x-height and comfortable counters; capitals are sturdy and evenly weighted without looking condensed. The lowercase features a two-storey a, a looped g, and a small-e eye, reinforcing a traditional text-face structure; numerals are lining with clear, open forms and moderate contrast.
It is well suited for book typography, essays, and other long-form editorial content where a stable, familiar serif texture supports readability. It can also serve for magazine articles, formal documents, and report typography, with enough presence for headings while remaining primarily optimized for text.
Overall, the font reads as classic and literary, with a composed, credible tone suited to long-form reading. It carries a traditional publishing feel—authoritative without being overly ornate—and a quiet formality that works well in editorial settings.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, traditional text serif that blends into the page and supports sustained reading. Its moderate contrast and softly bracketed details suggest an aim for versatility across print-like layouts and general-purpose editorial typography.
Terminals and serifs are softly shaped and consistently bracketed, which keeps texture smooth across lines of text. Round letters stay open and legible at text sizes, while the capitals maintain a dignified presence for headings and initials.