Serif Normal Ifbov 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, traditional tone, space efficiency, editorial text, print comfort, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, crisp, traditional.
This serif typeface shows traditional proportions with relatively tall ascenders and a compact, efficient footprint. Strokes exhibit moderate contrast with gently tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that help form a smooth horizontal rhythm. Curves are controlled and slightly calligraphic in flavor, while verticals stay steady and crisp, giving the design a clean, bookish texture. Lowercase forms are straightforward and readable, with a two-storey “g” and clear differentiation across counters and joins; numerals follow the same restrained, text-oriented construction.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It should also fit institutional communication—reports, academic material, and formal documentation—where clarity and a conventional tone matter.
The overall tone feels established and literary, evoking familiar book typography rather than display novelty. Its restrained contrast and conventional detailing communicate seriousness and trust, with enough refinement to feel editorial and polished.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif: compact in fit, comfortable in continuous reading, and visually familiar. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on balanced readability and an editorial, print-oriented character.
Spacing appears even and measured in the text sample, producing a consistent gray value at larger sizes without looking overly delicate. The italic is not shown; all observations reflect the roman style pictured.