Serif Normal Ifkav 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, classic, refined, formal, readability, tradition, elegance, print-like, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
This serif presents a traditional text-face structure with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a clear thick–thin stroke pattern. Curves are smooth and open, with moderate modulation that becomes more pronounced in round letters and numerals. Uppercase forms feel stately with generous proportions, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm and readable counters; the italic is not shown, and all glyphs appear upright. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with elegantly drawn shapes and a distinctly serifed, oldstyle-leaning construction.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, chapter openers, and formal collateral that benefits from a traditional, polished typographic voice.
The overall tone is composed and cultivated, evoking classic book typography and print-era editorial design. Its contrast and carefully finished serifs lend a sense of refinement without becoming overly ornate, supporting a quietly formal voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-quality reading experience with a familiar serif vocabulary, pairing classic proportions with crisp contrast for a confident print-like presence in both text and display settings.
Across the set, joins and brackets are smooth rather than abrupt, and terminals often end in subtle teardrop or wedge-like finishes that add a gentle calligraphic flavor. Spacing in the sample text reads even and comfortable, supporting continuous reading at text sizes while still looking polished at display sizes.