Serif Normal Ifmun 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print texture, bracketed, moderate contrast, calligraphic, oldstyle numerals, transitional.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered strokes, and a calm, even color in text. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with modest stroke modulation and rounded joins that keep the forms soft rather than sharp. The capitals are dignified and open, while the lowercase shows compact proportions with a relatively small x-height and clear counters. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and ascenders/descenders, matching the text rhythm rather than lining up on a single cap-height.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and stable text color are desirable. It can also serve in formal documents and headings when a traditional, understated tone is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting printed books and established editorial typography. Its restrained contrast and familiar proportions feel trustworthy and formal without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a classic page texture, pairing traditional letterforms with restrained, modernized refinement.
In the sample text, spacing and sidebearings read balanced and conservative, supporting a steady reading rhythm. Detail features like the angled crossbar of the e and the serifed, slightly curved terminals contribute to a quietly classic texture.