Serif Normal Ifgah 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, body copy, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, versatility, authority, bracketed, calligraphic, wedge serifs, oldstyle feel, humanist.
A conventional serif with moderate contrast and softly bracketed, wedge-like serifs that give strokes a slightly calligraphic taper. Capitals are crisp and fairly restrained, with balanced proportions and clear entry/exit shaping at terminals. The lowercase shows gently varied stroke modulation, rounded bowls, and a two-storey “g” with a prominent ear; numerals follow the same traditional rhythm with open counters and smooth curves. Overall spacing and color read even and text-oriented, with a measured, steady baseline texture.
It performs well in long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even rhythm and familiar serif structure support comfort and credibility. It can also serve for headings, captions, and pull quotes when a traditional, polished tone is desired.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—measured, trustworthy, and slightly bookish. Its subtle calligraphic cues add refinement without becoming decorative, supporting a formal but approachable voice suitable for editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar typographic voice. Subtle modulation and bracketed serifs add warmth and authority while keeping the overall shape language conservative and versatile.
Serifs remain relatively sharp yet not brittle, and joins are clean, creating good definition at display sizes while maintaining a calm paragraph color. The italic is not shown, and the character set displayed suggests a design focused on straightforward, traditional forms rather than novelty shapes.