Serif Normal Iplih 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic text, reports, literary, traditional, refined, academic, formal, readability, traditional text, editorial clarity, quiet authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, warm, balanced, bookish.
This typeface presents a classic serif structure with bracketed serifs and softly tapered strokes. Curves are rounded and measured, with moderate modulation that gives verticals and horizontals a calm, printed rhythm. Proportions feel balanced and slightly generous in the bowls, while joins and terminals stay tidy rather than flashy. The lowercase shows traditional, readable shapes with compact ascenders and descenders, and the numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and subtle curvature, reinforcing a text-oriented voice.
It is well suited to continuous reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a stable, traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support academic or professional documents, reports, and headings that benefit from a conventional, authoritative typographic voice without appearing heavy or ornate.
Overall, the tone is literary and composed—more bookish than decorative. It suggests editorial seriousness and a quietly refined, institutional polish, suitable for contexts where familiarity and trust matter.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar forms, controlled contrast, and unobtrusive details aimed at comfortable readability and a timeless page color.
The italic is not shown; the visible roman maintains consistent spacing and steady color across words in the sample text. Serifs remain unobtrusive at text sizes, and round letters keep a gentle, human warmth rather than a sharply geometric feel.