Serif Normal Ikbaz 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, essays, literary, traditional, refined, bookish, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic polish, text setting, print tradition, bracketed, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, stately.
This serif typeface combines crisp, tapered serifs with clearly modulated strokes, producing a clean high-contrast texture on the page. Letterforms show a measured, classical construction with gently bracketed serifs and controlled joins, while curves are smooth and terminals often end in subtle, pointed or teardrop-like finishes. Capitals feel stately and open, with generous interior counters, and the overall spacing and rhythm read evenly in continuous text.
It is well suited to book typography and other longform editorial settings where a conventional serif voice and comfortable reading rhythm are desired. It can also serve in headlines, pull quotes, and formal collateral when a traditional, polished impression is needed without becoming overly ornamental.
The tone is classic and literary, suggesting established editorial typography rather than novelty. Its sharp serifs and polished contrast add a refined, slightly formal character, while the steady proportions keep it approachable for extended reading.
The design appears aimed at a dependable, conventional text serif with a refined finish—prioritizing readability, a familiar literary voice, and a crisp, high-contrast elegance for editorial use.
Numerals echo the texty, old-style sensibility with noticeable modulation and distinctive curves, helping them blend into prose rather than dominate it. In the sample text, the font maintains clarity at larger sizes and presents a composed, traditional color with a subtly lively sparkle from the contrast.