Serif Normal Idbak 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, long-form, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, text setting, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, traditional figures, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic, transitional, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and a calm, moderately contrasted stroke. Curves are smoothly drawn with a subtle calligraphic influence, while terminals often end in small wedges or softened taps rather than blunt cuts. Uppercase forms feel spacious and even, with rounded bowls and steady verticals; the lowercase keeps a readable, text-oriented rhythm with compact joins, open counters, and a single-storey g that adds a more traditional, oldstyle flavor. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), with varying heights and gentle curvature that blends naturally into running text.
It is well suited to book typography and other long-form reading where a steady serif rhythm and moderate contrast help maintain comfort. The font also fits editorial layouts—magazines, essays, reports, and academic material—where a traditional voice and refined detailing support a credible, established tone. The oldstyle numerals make it especially comfortable in text with frequent figures, such as articles, captions, and notes.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, suggesting editorial polish rather than display eccentricity. It reads as composed and trustworthy, with enough warmth in the serifs and terminals to avoid a rigid, mechanical feel. The mix of crisp structure and soft finishing details gives it a quietly literary character suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic voice. Its bracketed serifs, moderate contrast, and oldstyle figure styling point toward continuous reading and classic editorial composition rather than overt branding or high-impact display.
The sample text shows stable spacing and a consistent texture, with clear differentiation between similar shapes and a restrained, traditional italic-less voice in the roman. Descenders are noticeable but not overly long, and the punctuation and caps maintain a formal, typeset presence.