Serif Normal Itde 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, text reading, classic tone, editorial polish, refined display, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp joins, calligraphic stress, oldstyle numerals.
This is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a clear calligraphic axis. Strokes move from hairline-thin to strongly weighted stems, with sharp, triangular terminals on letters like A, V, W, and Y, and finely tapered crossbars. The lowercase shows traditional, text-oriented proportions with open counters and moderate roundness; the ear on g and the ball-like terminal on j add a slightly lively, humanist touch. Figures include oldstyle forms (notably a descending 3/5/9), reinforcing a bookish rhythm in running text.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. The strong contrast and sharp terminals also work well for pull quotes, section openers, and refined headlines, as well as formal materials such as programs or invitations.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its sharp serifs and pronounced contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic flavor suited to formal typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif that balances readability with a polished, traditional character. Its high contrast, calligraphic stress, and oldstyle numeral set suggest a focus on elegant composition and editorial typography.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady baseline and consistent vertical rhythm, with tight, crisp detailing that becomes more pronounced at larger sizes. The pointed vertex treatment in capitals (especially V/W/Y) gives headings a confident, engraved-like presence, while the lowercase remains designed for continuous reading.