Serif Normal Ifreh 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, neutrality, text setting, bracketed, oldstyle, readable, balanced, text.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, even rhythm. The letterforms show gently tapered terminals and subtly cupped serifs that keep the texture smooth in paragraphs. Uppercase proportions feel spacious with clear interior counters, while the lowercase maintains a steady, legible skeleton with conventional forms and unobtrusive detailing. Numerals match the text tone, with clear shapes and consistent alignment that support running text and mixed alphanumeric settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a steady typographic color and conventional forms support comprehension. It also fits formal documents, reports, and institutional communications that benefit from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning toward a scholarly, editorial voice rather than a display personality. It feels composed and familiar, conveying authority and neutrality without looking stark or mechanical.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, general-purpose text serif with familiar proportions and restrained detailing, aimed at comfortable readability and a timeless editorial presence.
In the text sample, spacing appears comfortable and the color stays even across lines, suggesting a design tuned for continuous reading. Serifs and terminals remain restrained, keeping emphasis on clarity and a stable baseline rhythm rather than decorative flourish.