Serif Normal Ifmal 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Zin Display' and 'Zin Serif' by CarnokyType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, print reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, text setting, traditional tone, editorial voice, versatility, bracketed, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs and moderately modulated strokes, balancing crisp terminals with smooth curvature. The letterforms are upright and evenly proportioned, with a steady, readable rhythm and clear countershapes. Uppercase forms feel stately and restrained, while the lowercase shows traditional features such as a two-storey “a” and “g,” a gently tapered “f,” and a straightforward, book-oriented construction throughout. Numerals align with the same measured contrast and open shapes, aiming for clarity in continuous text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its steady texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits print-forward applications like reports, programs, and institutional communications, and can lend a traditional, trustworthy voice to wordmarks or headlines when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting authority without feeling overly ornate. It reads as polished and traditional, suited to contexts where credibility, restraint, and typographic familiarity are desirable.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes familiarity and readability. Its measured contrast and classic proportions suggest a focus on producing a composed page color for extended reading while remaining versatile enough for headings and formal display use.
Serif detailing appears consistently bracketed rather than sharp or slab-like, with terminals that stay clean at larger sizes. The sample text shows stable spacing and a calm texture, with capitals that sit confidently alongside a relatively sturdy lowercase for comfortable paragraph color.