Serif Normal Ihkot 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, body text, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a calm, text-oriented rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation with softened joins and slightly tapered endings, giving a subtly calligraphic feel rather than a rigid, geometric build. Proportions are balanced and readable, with generous counters and steady spacing; capitals are stately and open, while lowercase forms keep clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals align comfortably with the text color and share the same serifed, lightly tapered construction.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where an even texture and conventional serif cues support comfort and legibility. It can also serve for academic documents, reports, and formal correspondence where a traditional voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed formality suited to traditional publishing aesthetics. Its restrained contrast and familiar proportions read as trustworthy and established, leaning more toward quiet refinement than display drama.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar structures, moderate modulation, and consistent serif logic prioritize readability and a timeless tone over novelty.
Details such as the angled crossbar on the lowercase “e,” the compact ear and shoulder shapes, and the slightly calligraphic curvature in letters like “a,” “c,” and “s” contribute to an oldstyle impression. The serif treatment remains consistent across cases, supporting an even, book-like texture in paragraphs.