Serif Normal Ifrak 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text readability, typographic neutrality, print tradition, editorial utility, classic tone, bracketed serifs, transitional, oldstyle influence, open apertures, balanced proportions.
This is a conventional serif with moderate stroke modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show balanced, bookish proportions with round counters, open apertures, and smooth curves that transition cleanly into stems. Capitals are stately and evenly weighted, with a slightly calligraphic feel in diagonals and joins, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm and readable silhouettes. Figures are lining and proportionally spaced, matching the text color of the letters without drawing undue attention.
It is well-suited to long-form reading environments such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a stable rhythm and familiar serif cues improve comfort. It can also serve effectively in academic or formal documents and other print-centric contexts that benefit from a traditional text face.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a composed, formal voice suited to traditional typography. It suggests an editorial, print-oriented sensibility—authoritative without looking overly ornate or mannered.
The design appears intended as a versatile, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes clarity, steady rhythm, and a familiar typographic voice. Its moderate contrast and restrained detailing aim to provide comfortable readability while retaining a traditional, authoritative character.
In the sample text, spacing and word texture read evenly, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably I/l and O/0 by presence of serifs and numeral construction). The design maintains a consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, supporting a cohesive page color at text sizes.