Serif Normal Iddek 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, literature, classic, literary, formal, academic, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
This is a conventional text serif with moderate stroke modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a traditional, calligraphic stress in round shapes, with open counters and a steady, even rhythm across words. Capitals are broad and composed, with sturdy horizontals and restrained detailing; the lowercase keeps a familiar book-face structure with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a pointed, compact “w,” and a gently curved “y.” Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), blending smoothly with lowercase texture rather than standing as lining figures.
It is well-suited to body text in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable reading. The oldstyle numerals make it a strong choice for running text with frequent dates, quantities, or references, and it can also serve for formal reports and academic documents.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting a bookish authority that feels suited to established institutions and long-form reading. Its conventional shapes and calm contrast give it a serious, literary presence without overt ornament.
The design intent appears to be a dependable, traditional reading face: a serif built around conventional proportions, moderate contrast, and bracketed serifs to produce an even, authoritative text color over long passages.
In paragraph setting the color stays consistent, with serifs that help guide the eye along the baseline and keep spacing cohesive. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates an upright style with clear differentiation between similar forms (notably I/l and O/0) through serifing and proportions.