Serif Normal Idlej 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, newspapers, dense text, print text, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, space efficiency, text readability, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed, compact, texty, crisp, restrained.
A compact serif with tall, narrow proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Serifs are small and bracketed, with crisp terminals and a generally vertical, controlled construction. Curves are tight and counters are relatively narrow, giving the face a dense texture, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same condensed, upright stance, producing an efficient, space-saving line without feeling mechanically rigid.
Well-suited to space-conscious typography such as books, editorial layouts, and newspaper-style columns where compact letterforms help fit more words per line. It can also serve in captions, sidebars, and other information-dense settings that benefit from a traditional serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an editorial seriousness suited to classic typography. Its restrained detailing and compact rhythm suggest formality and authority rather than display flamboyance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for economy and consistency, balancing classic serif cues with compact proportions for efficient setting in column-based layouts.
The condensed set width and narrow internal spaces create a darker, more economical color on the page, especially in running text. The design reads cleanly at larger text sizes where the small bracketed serifs and tight curves remain distinct.