Serif Normal Ifbuz 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, academic, classical, literary, formal, refined, classic text, editorial tone, print elegance, formal voice, compact setting, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, hairline joins, crisp terminals, tall capitals.
This serif typeface features sharply tapered hairlines paired with sturdy main stems, creating a clear high-contrast rhythm. Serifs are finely bracketed and cleanly cut, with pointed, calligraphic-feeling joins on diagonals and a generally vertical axis in rounded forms. Proportions lean tall and compact, with slender capitals, a notably small x-height, and relatively long ascenders and descenders that add elegance in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are moderately tight, and spacing reads even though letter widths vary naturally across the set.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and journals, as well as magazine and newspaper-style editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for literary titles, chapter heads, pull quotes, and other formal typographic applications that benefit from elegant contrast and compact width.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, with a composed, formal character. Its refined contrast and compact proportions evoke traditional print typography—suited to serious, cultured, and editorial contexts rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional, print-oriented serif voice with crisp contrast and compact proportions, prioritizing a refined texture and classic typographic presence. It aims to read as conventional and authoritative while retaining a delicate, polished finish in details like serifs and joins.
The numerals follow the same crisp, high-contrast construction, with distinctive shapes that feel traditional in a lining style. In the text sample, the font maintains a steady baseline and consistent color, while the small x-height and fine hairlines suggest it will look most confident when given enough size or print-quality rendering.