Serif Normal Idrol 3 is a light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary, branding, classic, bookish, refined, formal, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, spacious texture, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, soft joins.
This serif design shows gently bracketed, wedge-like serifs and smooth, calligraphic modulation that stays even and readable across sizes. The proportions are notably broad, with generous letterfit and open counters that create an airy rhythm in text. Curves are round and slightly soft at joins, while horizontals and terminals remain clean and controlled; the overall color is steady rather than dense. Numerals follow the same wide, elegant stance, with rounded forms and subtle finishing at terminals.
This font is well suited to editorial typography such as magazines, long-form articles, and book interiors where a classic serif texture is desired. Its wide proportions and open counters also make it a strong option for display-oriented applications like headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding where a traditional, cultured tone is appropriate.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, suggesting print heritage and careful typesetting. Its broad stance and calm contrast give it a composed, refined voice that reads as formal without becoming brittle or overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a slightly expansive footprint, balancing classic serif cues with a smooth, contemporary regularity for comfortable reading and polished composition.
Uppercase forms appear measured and stately, while lowercase maintains an even flow with clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably the open, rounded bowls and the readable, simply finished terminals). In the sample text, word shapes remain stable and legible, and the wide proportions contribute to a spacious, premium feel.