Serif Normal Hulab 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, invitations, branding, literary, refined, classical, cultured, text setting, elegance, readability, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, transitional, airy, delicate.
A slanted serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and gently calligraphic construction. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation without becoming sharp, with rounded joins and softly cupped terminals that keep counters open. Proportions are fairly traditional, with a moderate x-height and elongated ascenders/descenders that create an elegant vertical rhythm; capitals feel stately and evenly weighted. The italic angle is consistent and smooth, and the numerals follow the same graceful, slightly old-style feeling in their curves and stress.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and refined longform pull quotes where an elegant italic is desired. It can also work for tasteful branding, packaging, and invitations that benefit from a classic serif tone without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone reads polished and literary, with a quiet formality suited to classic typography. Its italic voice feels expressive rather than showy, suggesting sophistication and a traditional editorial character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances tradition with clarity. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs aim for comfortable reading while providing a distinctly refined, literary voice.
In text, the face maintains a calm, even color with clear word shapes; the italic construction remains readable at larger paragraph settings thanks to open apertures and controlled contrast. Curved letters and diagonals carry the same soft serif treatment, giving the design a cohesive, gently flowing texture.