Serif Normal Ifgiv 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, print, academic, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, tradition, editorial tone, print clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, balanced, crisp.
A traditional serif with gently bracketed serifs and subtly calligraphic modulation that stays controlled across sizes. Capitals are proportioned with a classical, bookish feel, featuring crisp terminals and clean joins; the C, G, and S show moderated curvature and steady stroke endings. Lowercase forms are compact and readable with a two-storey a, a looped g, and a straightforward, open e, giving an even texture in paragraphs. Numerals are oldstyle (text figures) with varied heights and descenders, blending naturally with lowercase in running text.
Well-suited to books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture and comfortable reading rhythm are priorities. It also works for academic materials, literary magazines, and formal documents that benefit from a traditional typographic tone.
The overall tone is scholarly and composed, suggesting printed literature, editorial authority, and a quiet sense of tradition. Its restrained contrast and familiar proportions read as trustworthy and conservative rather than trendy or decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional reading serif that prioritizes familiarity and continuous-text comfort, while adding a touch of oldstyle character through bracketed serifs, moderate modulation, and text figures.
The rhythm in the sample text is smooth and consistent, with clear counters and a measured color that supports sustained reading. Details like the narrow, delicate serifs and the slightly lively text figures add character without breaking a conventional text voice.