Serif Normal Lyne 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial layouts, reports, literary branding, classic, literary, formal, editorial, authoritative, text readability, traditional voice, editorial tone, timeless styling, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, open counters, round bowls.
This serif design shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with mostly vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are sturdy and evenly proportioned, with ample interior space in letters like O, D, and B, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm and readable apertures. Curves are smooth and controlled, joins are clean, and terminals tend toward sharp, cut finishes rather than soft or calligraphic endings. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with clear silhouettes and balanced spacing suited to continuous text.
It is well suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial pages where a traditional serif voice is desired. The sturdy capitals and clear numerals also make it a good fit for headings, pull quotes, and formal documents that benefit from a refined but conventional typographic texture.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a confident, traditional presence. Its strong contrast and disciplined structure give it an editorial seriousness that feels established and trustworthy rather than trendy or decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, high-contrast profile, aiming for clarity and a familiar literary tone. It prioritizes balanced proportions, consistent serif treatment, and dependable readability in paragraph settings while retaining enough contrast to feel refined.
The sample text shows stable line color at text sizes despite the contrast, with clear word shapes and well-defined punctuation. Round letters maintain generous counters, and the serifs provide a consistent horizontal anchoring that supports long reading.