Serif Normal Iflim 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, reports, classic, literary, refined, traditional, measured, readability, editorial tone, classic text, quiet authority, bracketed, calligraphic, humanist, open apertures, smooth curves.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation without becoming high-contrast, giving rounds a smooth, drawn feel while keeping stems steady. Proportions are balanced with generous counters and open apertures, and the overall spacing reads comfortably in continuous text. Capitals are stately and relatively wide, while the lowercase has a straightforward, bookish construction with a softly modeled look rather than rigid geometry.
This typeface is well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a steady texture and comfortable spacing matter. It can also support magazines, reports, and institutional materials that need a traditional serif voice, and it scales well from body copy to restrained display settings such as headings and pull quotes.
The tone is classic and composed, with a distinctly literary, old-style flavor. It feels trustworthy and traditional, projecting refinement without seeming ornate or precious. The overall impression is familiar and readable, suited to content that benefits from an established editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and an established, classic tone. Its moderate modulation and bracketed serifs aim to create a warm page color and a familiar editorial cadence without calling attention to itself.
The italics are not shown; the upright forms rely on subtle stroke shaping and serif bracketing to provide warmth and texture. Numerals appear lining and proportionate, matching the text color and serif treatment for consistent inline use.