Serif Normal Nyraz 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Cheltenham' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazines, packaging, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, print voice, classic tone, strong color, editorial utility, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, vertical stress, compact.
A robust text serif with bracketed serifs, a pronounced thick–thin modulation, and largely vertical stress. Letterforms are compact and strongly modeled, with rounded joins and soft, slightly bulbous terminals that give curves a sculpted, ink-trap-free feel. Uppercase proportions are sturdy and wide-set, while the lowercase shows traditional book-face shapes including a two-storey a and g, a compact e with a small aperture, and a strong, slightly leaning crossbar on t. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures, with noticeable ascenders/descenders and mixed widths that blend naturally with lowercase text.
This font is well suited to book interiors, magazine and newspaper-style editorial layouts, and other long-form settings where a classic serif texture is desired. Its strong presence also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or labels that aim for a traditional, premium voice.
The overall tone is classic and institutional, evoking printed books and established editorial typography. Its weight and contrast read as confident and serious, suited to content that benefits from a sense of tradition and authority.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif that prioritizes a familiar reading rhythm and a distinctly modeled, confident color. It aims to deliver classic typographic credibility while remaining expressive enough for display use.
In text, the heavy color and tight interior spaces create a dense rhythm that holds together well at larger sizes, while the rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly sharp. The design favors solidity over airiness, with generous bracketing and consistent serif shapes contributing to an even, stable texture.