Serif Normal Ufruf 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, text setting, editorial tone, classic elegance, reading comfort, economy, calligraphic, tapered serifs, delicate, flowing, graceful.
The design shows a slender, calligraphic italic structure with smooth, continuous curves and moderate thick–thin modulation. Serifs are small and tapered, and terminals often finish with gentle hooks or teardrop-like shapes, giving the forms a polished, handwritten-influenced flow. The spacing is open enough to keep lines airy, while the italic slant and curved entry/exit strokes create a consistent forward movement across words.
It fits well in editorial and literary contexts such as books, magazines, essays, and longform articles, especially for emphasis, quotations, and secondary typographic hierarchy. It also suits invitations, programs, and brand communications that want a classic, cultivated feel without heavy ornament. For best results, it will read most confidently at text and subhead sizes where the fine strokes and italic detailing can remain clear.
This italic serif conveys a refined, literary tone with a calm, cultured rhythm. The overall impression is elegant and slightly formal, suited to text that aims to feel considered and tasteful rather than loud or utilitarian.
The font appears designed to provide a traditional, bookish italic voice for continuous reading, with a focus on graceful movement and a composed page color. Its restrained detailing and consistent modulation suggest an emphasis on legibility and typographic discretion rather than display eccentricity.
The lowercase shows a notably cursive construction with single-storey forms and a softly looped descender on the g, reinforcing the handwritten italic influence. Numerals follow the same light, elegant pattern, with curved shapes and delicate finishing strokes that keep them visually aligned with the text.