Serif Normal Ifneh 3 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Agrea Serif' by Koray Özbey (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, literary titles, bookish, literary, classic, warm, readability, print tone, traditional text, warmth, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, lively, soft.
A traditional serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and a softly modulated stroke that reads as neither rigidly mechanical nor overly decorative. The letterforms show rounded transitions, slightly tapered terminals, and a calm, even color on the page despite subtle irregularities in curve tension. Proportions are open and readable, with relatively generous counters and a sturdy baseline presence; lowercase forms feel lively and text-oriented, and numerals follow the same oldstyle-influenced rhythm with modest contrast and serifed construction.
Well suited to book typography, articles, and other long-form reading where a conventional serif texture and comfortable spacing are priorities. It can also serve effectively for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and front matter where a classic, bookish tone is desired without overt ornament.
The overall tone feels literary and familiar, evoking printed pages and editorial typography rather than corporate minimalism. Its soft bracketing and mild calligraphic nuance add warmth and a human cadence, making the voice feel approachable and slightly vintage.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif with a touch of humanist warmth—aiming for familiar readability and an established print-like voice while keeping details refined and unobtrusive.
In running text the rhythm stays smooth, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably in the lowercase and the figures) and a restrained, consistent serif treatment. Uppercase forms remain classic and steady, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved joins and gently angled stress, supporting comfortable long-form reading.