Serif Normal Pive 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, posters, luxury, classical, dramatic, formal, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, classical revival, didone-like, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp.
This serif face is built around strong verticals and razor-thin hairlines, creating a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs are fine and pointed with a clean, modern cut, and curves resolve into sharp, controlled terminals. Proportions feel generously wide in many capitals and round letters, while overall spacing reads open and deliberate. The lowercase keeps a familiar book-serif structure with a moderate x-height, compact joins, and refined details that stay consistent from letters to lining numerals.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display typography, and brand marks where its high contrast and sharp serifs can read cleanly and feel intentional. It will shine in larger sizes for editorial layouts, posters, invitations, and luxury-positioned branding where a refined, classical presence is desired.
The overall tone is polished and elevated, with a dramatic, fashion-forward edge. Its sharp contrast and precise finishing evoke classic print refinement—confident, formal, and suited to high-end editorial aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a contemporary interpretation of classic high-contrast serif typography, prioritizing elegance, clarity of silhouette, and a premium editorial feel. Its wide, open forms and precise hairlines suggest a focus on display impact while maintaining a conventional serif structure for composed text settings.
In the text sample, the strong contrast produces a rhythmic sparkle, with hairlines becoming a defining feature at larger sizes. The numerals and caps carry the same crisp construction, supporting a coherent display voice.