Serif Normal Uskav 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, headlines, literature, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, text clarity, classic revival, editorial tone, refined display, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, tight apertures, deep joins.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, finely bracketed serifs and a largely vertical stress. Capitals are stately and fairly wide, with pointed joins and sharp terminals that give contours a clean, engraved feel. Lowercase forms are compact with a moderate x-height, sturdy stems, and relatively closed apertures in letters like c and e; the two-storey a and g follow traditional book-face construction. Overall rhythm is steady and texty, with firm hairlines and controlled curves that read as carefully drawn rather than calligraphically loose.
Well-suited to book typography, magazines, and other editorial contexts where a classic, high-contrast serif is desired. It also performs nicely for display sizes—chapter titles, pull quotes, and refined branding—where the sharp serifs and contrast can be a defining visual feature.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking classic book typography and established editorial design. High contrast and crisp finishing lend a sense of authority and polish, making the voice feel formal and slightly dramatic rather than casual.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readerly serif with elevated contrast and crisp detailing, balancing classic proportions with a slightly sharpened, contemporary finish for editorial and display versatility.
Numerals appear lining with clear contrast and strong verticals; round figures like 0, 8, and 9 are generous and smooth, while diagonals like 7 feel sharp and purposeful. In the text sample, spacing and proportions support comfortable long-line reading while preserving a distinctive, high-contrast sparkle.