Serif Normal Irru 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, formal, classic, classic text, editorial tone, refined contrast, formal voice, bracketed, hairline serifs, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
This serif shows pronounced stroke modulation with thin hairlines and stronger verticals, giving it a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with tapered terminals and sharp joins that keep the overall color light and airy on the page. Proportions are traditional and somewhat narrow in the round letters, while capitals have generous height and clear, open counters. The lowercase reads with a relatively small x-height and long ascenders/descenders, and the italics-like stress is suggested through gently angled curves rather than actual slant. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varying heights and flowing curves.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The refined capitals also work well for pull quotes, section openers, and formal stationery or invitation typography when set at moderate to large sizes.
The tone is classic and cultivated, leaning toward bookish sophistication rather than neutrality. Its high refinement and delicate finishing convey formality and a sense of tradition, suitable for editorial and cultural contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, highly refined reading face with a traditional rhythm and elegant contrast, balancing clarity with a distinctly literary character.
The design favors sharp, high-contrast detailing, so very small sizes or low-resolution reproduction may reduce the clarity of hairlines and serifs compared to text sizes with comfortable leading. Curves in letters like C, G, and S show a smooth, calligraphic tension, while diagonals and joins remain clean and controlled.