Serif Normal Idnav 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, reports, branding, traditional, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, versatility, classic tone, text work, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, robust, crisp, balanced.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and moderate stroke contrast. Capitals feel broad and steady, with rounded bowls and clearly modeled joins, while the lowercase shows compact, sturdy forms and a relatively upright axis. Curves are smooth and well-controlled, terminals are mostly serifed rather than blunt, and the overall color on the page is even, making it read as a solid, dependable text face.
It suits book and magazine typography, essays, reports, and other long-form editorial settings where a comfortable, classic serif rhythm is desired. It can also work well for institutional or heritage-leaning branding, headlines, and pull quotes when a traditional voice is needed without feeling overly ornate.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a bookish, institutional confidence. It suggests editorial seriousness rather than display eccentricity, delivering a familiar, classic voice that feels appropriate for long-form reading and formal communication.
The design intention appears to be a versatile, conventional serif for continuous reading, balancing classic proportions and bracketed serifs with a steady texture and clear letterforms. It aims for familiarity and reliability, prioritizing legibility and an established editorial character over novelty.
Uppercase forms present strong, stable silhouettes (notably the rounded C/O/Q and the firm verticals), while the numerals share the same classical serif treatment and consistent weight. The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman/upright.