Serif Normal Ifdef 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, print text, editorial tone, timelessness, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a clear oldstyle influence. The letterforms show gently tapered terminals, softly flared strokes, and a steady baseline rhythm, with relatively compact proportions and a low x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Uppercase forms are dignified and well-balanced, while the lowercase features readable, slightly calligraphic construction and open counters. Numerals and punctuation follow the same restrained, book-oriented logic, keeping the texture even in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits formal documents, programs, and other print-first applications that benefit from a classical, literature-forward voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed literature, academic work, and established editorial design. Its calm, measured rhythm reads as trustworthy and formal without feeling overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditionally styled serif for continuous text, prioritizing steady rhythm, conventional proportions, and a refined, print-classic personality.
In text, the type creates a moderately dark, even typographic color with clear word shapes driven by pronounced ascenders/descenders. Curves and joins appear carefully moderated rather than sharp, helping maintain continuity across sizes and longer passages.