Serif Normal Ikrom 3 is a light, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, refined, classical, fashion, elegance, editorial impact, brand prestige, display refinement, modern classic, hairline, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, high-waist.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and razor-fine hairlines that give the forms a polished, high-contrast silhouette. Serifs are small and sharply finished, often lightly bracketed, and the joins feel controlled rather than rugged, producing clean, glossy contours. Round letters show smooth, elliptical bowls with tight apertures, while verticals read as dominant stems; diagonals and arms taper into needle-like terminals. Lowercase details (notably the single-storey a and the looped g) introduce a subtle calligraphic flavor, and the numerals echo the same elegant contrast with fine entry/exit strokes.
Well suited to magazine headlines, pull quotes, and large-format editorial typography where its hairlines and contrast can stay intact. It also fits premium branding, cosmetics/fashion packaging, invitations, and poster titles that benefit from a refined, high-style serif presence.
The overall tone is poised and upscale, evoking fashion/editorial typography and contemporary luxury branding. Its crisp hairlines and sculpted curves feel formal and curated, with a slightly dramatic, display-leaning elegance rather than a purely utilitarian text voice.
The design appears aimed at delivering a modern, high-contrast serif with editorial sophistication—combining classical proportions with crisp, contemporary finishing for impactful, elegant typography.
At larger sizes the fine modulation reads as sleek and precise, with distinctive personality coming through in the tapered terminals and the more expressive lowercase shapes. Spacing and rhythm appear even in the sample text, maintaining a consistent color despite the extreme contrast.