Serif Normal Iddeb 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, crisp, balanced.
This is a traditional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The design reads as open and steady, with fairly generous widths, rounded bowls, and a clear vertical axis. Terminals often finish with small wedges or tapered endings, giving strokes a subtly calligraphic feel without becoming ornate. Numerals are lining and proportionate, with smooth curves and restrained detailing that stays consistent alongside the letters.
It fits long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazines, where a conventional serif texture and dependable spacing support comfortable scanning. It also works well for formal communications—reports, academic materials, and institutional layouts—and can carry understated branding or titling when paired with ample whitespace.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, conveying authority and calm refinement. Its details suggest an editorial, institutional voice—confident and legible rather than decorative—suited to content that benefits from tradition and clarity.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that balances readability with a touch of classical, print-derived refinement. Its proportions and restrained detailing aim to produce an even paragraph color while still looking distinguished in headings and pull quotes.
Capitals feel stately and evenly paced, while the lowercase keeps a comfortable rhythm in text through open counters and controlled contrast. The serif treatment is consistent across rounds and straights, helping paragraphs look cohesive at reading sizes while still retaining a crisp, printed character in display settings.