Serif Normal Ifkek 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp hairlines and bracketed serifs that feel carefully carved rather than blunt. Capitals are stately and open, with smooth curves and moderated proportions that keep the overall color even in text. The lowercase has a traditional rhythm with a relatively compact feel, clear joins, and neatly finished terminals; the two-storey forms and ear details read as conventional and bookish. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast logic, with sharp entry/exit strokes and fine finishing that adds sparkle at display sizes while remaining composed in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, and to magazine/editorial typography where a refined serif texture is desired. It can also serve branding and packaging that needs a classic, premium voice, especially when set with generous leading and thoughtful spacing.
The tone is classic and cultivated, with a distinctly editorial polish. Its high-contrast detailing and clean, controlled serifs suggest formality and tradition, lending a sense of authority and refinement without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional, high-contrast text serif with an elevated, print-oriented finish—balancing readable paragraph rhythm with enough sharpness and elegance to work convincingly in headlines and pull quotes.
In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent texture across mixed case, with capitals that stand out cleanly and lowercase that remains calm and readable. Fine strokes and small details (notably in curved letters and descenders) give it a slightly dressy edge that benefits from comfortable sizes and good reproduction.