Serif Normal Ibnop 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, reports, classic, literary, authoritative, formal, readability, editorial utility, traditional tone, text setting, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, moderate contrast, calligraphic influence.
This is a traditional serif with bracketed, slightly tapered serifs and moderate stroke contrast. The letterforms show a gently calligraphic construction: rounded bowls, subtly modulated stems, and occasional ball terminals (notably in the lowercase). Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase and a steady rhythm in running text. Numerals appear oldstyle (with ascenders/descenders), reinforcing a bookish, classical texture.
Well suited for body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports sustained reading. It also fits reports, formal communications, and print-oriented design needing a traditional, credible tone, while remaining strong enough for subheads and pull quotes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, authoritative feel suited to long-form reading. Its measured contrast and traditional details convey formality without looking overly ornate, landing in a familiar, dependable editorial voice.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, text-first serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity. Traditional proportions, bracketed serifs, and oldstyle figures suggest an aim toward book typography and general-purpose editorial use.
Capitals are sturdy and conventional in structure, while the lowercase introduces warmer, more humanist shaping (e.g., the two-storey forms and softly cupped serifs). The italics are not shown; all samples appear upright. Figures and punctuation in the sample contribute to a distinctly traditional typographic color.