Serif Normal Ihguj 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, classic text, editorial tone, refined contrast, literary voice, formal authority, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, moderate stress, open counters.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely bracketed serifs that taper to sharp, clean terminals. The proportions lean traditional, with relatively small lowercase and a compact x-height set under tall ascenders and descenders, producing an airy vertical rhythm. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic in feel, with moderated, gently angled stress and open, readable counters. Numerals and capitals show a dignified, bookish stance, with a noticeable flourish in forms like the Q tail and the varied widths across characters.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and open counters support comfortable flow. It also performs convincingly for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding where an elegant, classical serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting refinement and restraint rather than loud personality. Its high-contrast modeling and delicate finishing details suggest a polished, editorial sensibility suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that leans on classical forms and calligraphic modulation to deliver a refined, authoritative reading experience. Its detailing prioritizes elegance and typographic tradition over blunt sturdiness.
The lowercase shows careful differentiation (notably in a, e, g, and y) and a consistent serif vocabulary that keeps text color even despite the strong contrast. At larger sizes the sharp serifs and thin hairlines read especially clean and stylish, while at smaller sizes the compact x-height emphasizes a traditional, bookish texture.