Serif Normal Velaf 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, refined, refinement, readability, tradition, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, hairline joins, crisp terminals, calligraphic.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke modulation, showing very thin hairlines against fuller vertical stems and a clearly vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and sharply finished, giving strokes a crisp, engraved-like edge without feeling rigid. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are moderately open, and proportions feel traditional with a steady rhythm across text. Details such as the single-storey forms in the lowercase (notably a and g) and the delicately tapered terminals contribute to a classic, bookish texture.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine and newspaper features, and other editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It can serve effectively for display sizes such as headings and pull quotes, and also for formal materials like invitations or programs where elegance and tradition are important.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, with an editorial polish that reads as established and authoritative. Its high-contrast drawing and clean finishing lend a sense of sophistication suited to serious, considered communication rather than casual or playful use.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif with a distinctly refined finish—balancing classical proportions with high-contrast detailing to achieve a premium, literary feel across both text and display applications.
In paragraph settings the thin connecting strokes and fine serifs create a light, airy color, while capitals maintain a dignified presence with narrow joins and sharp apexes. Numerals follow the same contrast and refinement, aligning stylistically with the text without becoming overly decorative.