Serif Normal Irfa 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' and 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Eco Friendly Market' by Elvina Studio, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, print polish, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, crisp, bookish.
This typeface presents a conventional serif structure with bracketed serifs and distinctly tapered, high-contrast strokes. Vertical stems are firm and straight, while curves show a clear vertical stress and sharpened joins, giving counters a crisp, slightly sculpted feel. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, and the lowercase maintains a steady text rhythm with compact apertures and pronounced stroke modulation. Numerals align stylistically with the letters, featuring strong thick–thin transitions and traditional silhouettes.
Well suited for book interiors, long-form editorial typography, and academic or institutional materials where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal branding applications that benefit from crisp contrast and a classic text-seriffed presence.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with a distinctly literary and editorial character. Its sharp terminals and refined contrast convey seriousness and tradition, suggesting established print conventions rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, traditional reading experience with a refined, print-oriented finish. Its controlled proportions and high-contrast detailing aim to evoke established literary typography while remaining versatile enough for both text and display settings.
Details like the wedge-like feet on letters such as V/W and the beaked, sculpted terminals (notably in forms like a, f, and the curved letters) contribute to a crisp, engraved-influenced impression. The spacing appears measured and even in running text, supporting a composed, book-page texture at larger sizes.