Serif Normal Umref 3 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif typeface is built around very thin hairlines paired with stronger vertical stems, producing a crisp high-contrast texture. Serifs are delicate and mostly bracketed, with sharp, tapered terminals that give strokes a gently calligraphic finish. Proportions lean toward a traditional book face with a relatively modest x-height, compact bowls, and measured curves; capitals are stately and open, and the overall rhythm feels light and spacious. Numerals appear lining with similarly fine detailing, maintaining the same refined contrast and controlled geometry.
It performs especially well in editorial environments—magazine headlines, book and chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined brand systems—where high contrast can add sophistication at larger sizes. The sample paragraph indicates it can be used for running text, but it will benefit from comfortable sizes and printing or rendering conditions that preserve its fine hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and formal, with a quiet luxury that reads as polished rather than decorative. Its thin detailing and controlled contrast suggest sophistication and restraint, suited to settings where elegance and clarity are more important than ruggedness or warmth.
The design intent appears to be a contemporary take on a classic text serif: prioritize elegance, sharpness, and a cultured reading voice through strong contrast, delicate serifs, and disciplined proportions.
In text, the delicate hairlines and sharp joins create a bright, shimmering color and a slightly “engraved” impression, especially around curved letters and diagonals. The italic is not shown; the style presented maintains a consistent upright, composed posture across both display and paragraph samples.