Serif Normal Negov 3 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, print design, branding, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, classic voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, broad proportions, sturdy.
A conventional serif with broad proportions and a steady, readable rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with softly tapered joins and bracketed serifs that read as traditional rather than sharp or geometric. The capitals are wide and open, with generous counters and a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle flavor in curves and terminals. Lowercase forms maintain a compact vertical profile with sturdy stems and clear apertures, and numerals follow the same balanced, text-oriented construction.
This design works well for long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and serif detailing provide an even text color. It can also support formal branding, headlines, and pull quotes when a classic serif voice is needed without extreme contrast.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a quiet formality. It feels established and trustworthy—more traditional than trendy—suited to contexts where typographic familiarity and gravitas are desired.
The font appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes familiarity, readability, and an established typographic tone. Its broad proportions and restrained contrast suggest a design aimed at comfortable setting in paragraphs while still offering enough character for display use in editorial contexts.
Wide letterforms and generous interior space make the font feel calm on the page, while the moderate contrast and bracketed serifs add refinement without becoming delicate. In the sample text, the face holds together well in longer lines, giving an editorial, print-like texture.