Serif Normal Ibbos 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodrum Slab' and 'Bodrum Style' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, journals, reports, branding, literary, classic, authoritative, formal, bookish, text reading, editorial clarity, traditional tone, institutional voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, round terminals, open counters, moderate stress.
This serif typeface shows sturdy, bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes with smooth transitions into stems. Proportions read slightly expansive, with generous bowls and open counters that keep the texture breathable in continuous text. Capitals are stately and evenly structured, while lowercase forms maintain a calm rhythm with rounded joins and a steady baseline presence. The figures appear traditional in flavor, with noticeable oldstyle behavior in some numerals, reinforcing a text-first design character.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support institutional or cultural branding—museums, publishers, and academic contexts—where clarity and credibility are important.
Overall tone is classic and literary, conveying a composed, trustworthy voice rather than a trendy or decorative one. The moderate contrast and softened serif treatment add warmth and approachability while still feeling formal and established.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable reading, combining traditional letterforms with clean, consistent drawing for dependable performance in paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
The sample text demonstrates stable color and consistent spacing, producing a familiar book-page rhythm. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S feel smoothly drawn, and the serif detailing stays restrained, avoiding sharp, brittle edges.