Serif Normal Ikguf 3 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, refined, literary, elegant, classic, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, display polish, bracketed, sharp serifs, crisp, calligraphic contrast, open apertures.
This serif presents a crisp, high-contrast construction with thin hairlines and stronger main stems, producing a polished, print-like texture. Serifs are sharp and lightly bracketed, with pointed, tapered terminals that keep forms feeling clean rather than heavy. Proportions are relatively broad, with generous counters and open apertures that help maintain clarity at text sizes. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and smooth, controlled curves; the italic is not shown and the roman maintains a steady, upright rhythm with restrained detailing.
It performs well for editorial typography where a crisp serif voice is desired—magazines, essays, and long-form reading with a classic tone. The wide proportions and open forms also suit display use such as headlines, deck type, and pull quotes where contrast and sharp terminals can add sophistication without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is refined and literary, combining traditional bookish manners with a slightly sharper, more contemporary edge. Its contrast and pointed finishing give it an elegant, editorial presence suited to sophisticated typography rather than utilitarian interface work.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast drawing: traditional in structure, but sharpened through pointed terminals, open counters, and generous widths to keep paragraphs bright and legible.
Capitals read formal and steady, with a restrained, classical silhouette; the Q features a distinctive diagonal tail, and figures appear lining with clear, open shapes and strong contrast. Spacing in the sample text looks even and composed, creating a consistent paragraph color without feeling dense.