Serif Normal Ifmew 3 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, authority, bracketed, transitional, open counters, sharp terminals, long ascenders.
A crisp serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a clean, even color at text sizes. The capitals are proportioned with generous width and stable verticals, while the lowercase shows open counters, narrow joins, and relatively long ascenders/descenders that add a slightly airy rhythm. Terminals tend toward sharp, tapered finishes rather than rounded ball forms, and curves are smoothly drawn without calligraphic exaggeration. Numerals appear lining with consistent alignment and similarly restrained contrast, matching the texty, bookish construction.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and long-form editorial where a familiar serif texture is expected. It can also serve for formal documents, reports, and headings that benefit from a classic, authoritative voice without heavy ornament.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, suggesting established print conventions rather than novelty. Its measured contrast and restrained detailing convey seriousness and trust, with a quietly elegant character suited to editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances clarity and tradition, emphasizing dependable readability and a familiar publishing feel. Its restrained contrast and tidy serif treatment support a wide range of editorial typography without calling attention to itself.
At sentence size the spacing reads orderly and a touch expansive, giving the text a clear, breathable cadence. The serif shaping stays consistent across cases, and the design avoids strong quirks, prioritizing steady readability and typographic neutrality.