Serif Normal Libew 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dutch 801' by Bitstream (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, text reading, classic voice, editorial tone, formal clarity, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional.
This serif features crisp, bracketed serifs and a clearly calligraphic stress, with strong thick–thin modulation that stays controlled and even across the alphabet. Curves are open and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and e), while joins and terminals remain sharp and clean, giving the design a polished, print-oriented rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel stately with wide bowls and confident verticals, and the lowercase shows a moderate x-height with sturdy stems and compact apertures that maintain consistency in running text. Numerals are proportional with similarly high-contrast construction, matching the text color and cadence of the letters.
It suits long-form reading contexts such as books and editorial layouts, where its traditional proportions and disciplined contrast read as credible and familiar. It also performs well for magazine headings, chapter openers, and formal titling where a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly bookish, editorial voice. Its high-contrast detailing and crisp finishing lend a sense of refinement and authority without becoming overly ornate, making it feel appropriate for established, heritage-leaning typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a classic publishing feel—aiming for readability and an authoritative tone while preserving elegant, calligraphic nuance in curves and terminals.
The sample text shows a steady baseline and consistent spacing that produces an even, darker text color at display sizes, while the sharp serifs and fine hairlines contribute a slightly formal, print-classic presence. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright.