Serif Normal Idren 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, academic, reports, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, readability, tradition, versatility, bracketed, transitional, oldstyle, crisp, balanced.
A conventional serif with balanced proportions and moderate stroke contrast, showing clear thick–thin transitions without feeling delicate. Serifs are bracketed and fairly crisp, with a steady, readable rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. The lowercase forms are compact and traditional, with a two-storey “a,” a bowl-and-stem “b/d/p/q” construction, and a relatively small eye in “e.” Capitals are stately and evenly weighted, with a round, open “C” and “G,” and a slightly calligraphic flavor in diagonals like “K,” “V,” and “W.” Numerals appear lining and text-friendly, with familiar, sturdy shapes that match the lettercolor.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits formal documents, reports, and academic material that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a calm, trustworthy presence associated with traditional print typography. It feels formal without being ornate, suited to settings where clarity and discretion matter more than personality-driven display.
The design intention appears to be a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a timeless typographic footprint. It aims for broad usability across editorial and document contexts rather than overt stylization.
Counters remain open and the spacing appears measured, producing an even text color in the paragraph sample. The design reads well at text sizes, with enough contrast and serif definition to guide the eye along the line while keeping joins and terminals clean.