Serif Normal Vulay 3 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, book covers, brand marks, invitations, editorial, luxury, fashion, refined, dramatic, elegance, editorial tone, premium branding, classical refinement, headline impact, hairline, sharp, crisp, elegant, bracketed.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline finishing strokes. Serifs are fine and sharply defined, with a generally vertical stress and smooth, continuous curves in rounds like O and C. Proportions feel compact and tall, with tightly drawn bowls and a clean, orderly rhythm in text. Lowercase forms are restrained and bookish, while capitals show a display-like poise through high contrast and crisp terminals; figures follow the same refined, cut-in contrast with clear lining alignment.
Well suited to magazine and editorial design, luxury branding, and high-impact headlines where its contrast can read as intentional and stylish. It can also support short passages of text in spacious layouts and higher-quality reproduction, such as book jackets, invitations, and refined packaging.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, projecting an editorial, fashion-forward sophistication. Its dramatic contrast and slender detailing create a sense of ceremony and precision, lending a cultured, premium voice to headlines and carefully set text.
The design appears intended to marry classic text-serif conventions with a more modern, fashion-oriented sharpness. By pushing contrast and thinning details while keeping a controlled, upright structure, it aims for an elegant, premium look that remains readable in curated settings.
In the text sample, spacing appears disciplined and even, helping maintain clarity despite the delicate strokes. Several glyphs show distinctive, calligraphic moments—such as the Q with a graceful tail and the lowercase g with a pronounced ear—adding character without breaking a conventional reading texture.