Serif Normal Ifmoy 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, calm, readability, text setting, tradition, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, crisp, open, balanced, bookish.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady horizontal rhythm. The capitals are proportioned with generous counters and clean, lightly tapered terminals, while the lowercase keeps an even texture with clear bowl and shoulder shapes. Curves are smooth and controlled, with a slightly calligraphic feel in strokes like the italicless-style “a” and the beaked, angled terminals seen in letters such as “c” and “f”. Numerals follow the same restrained, old-style influenced drawing, keeping contrast and serif treatment consistent with the text face.
This font is well-suited to body copy in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and stable reading rhythm are desired. It can also serve effectively for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, polished tone is needed in magazines, reports, invitations, and conservative brand systems.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning toward editorial and academic settings rather than display theatrics. It feels composed and trustworthy, with a quiet elegance suited to long-form reading and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif that prioritizes clarity and typographic neutrality while retaining enough serif detail to feel established and cultured. Its balanced proportions and moderate contrast suggest a focus on dependable text setting across a range of sizes.
Spacing appears comfortable and open in running text, supporting a consistent grey value without looking cramped. The design avoids heavy ornament, relying instead on measured proportions and subtle detailing in the serifs and terminals to create character.