Serif Normal Ifris 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, bookish, refined, literary, calm, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, moderate brackets.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes that suggest a calligraphic origin without becoming ornamental. The letterforms show open apertures and generous counters, with moderate stroke contrast and steady, even color in text. Proportions feel balanced and readable: capitals are sturdy and not overly wide, while the lowercase maintains a clear rhythm with rounded joins and unobtrusive terminals. Figures appear lining and evenly weighted, matching the text tone and staying clear at typical reading sizes.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, long-form articles, and editorial layouts where a dependable serif texture is needed. It can also support institutional documents, reports, and academic materials that benefit from a familiar, legible typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, conveying a familiar bookish authority. It feels formal enough for editorial settings while remaining approachable and quiet, avoiding sharp or edgy details in favor of measured, literary refinement.
The design appears intended as a dependable text serif that prioritizes readability and a traditional typographic voice. Its moderated contrast, open forms, and bracketed serifs aim to produce a stable, comfortable reading rhythm across paragraphs and mixed-case settings.
Curves are smooth and controlled, with serifs that taper subtly rather than forming heavy slabs. The italic-like influence is minimal; instead the design relies on restrained contrast, ample inner space, and consistent spacing to maintain clarity across longer passages.