Serif Normal Leniy 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, academic, editorial design, classic, formal, literary, editorial, authoritative, text reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, print tradition, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, crisp serifs, oldstyle figures, transitional.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and clear thick–thin modulation. Capitals are steady and slightly expansive, with sharp, flat finishing strokes and a composed, bookish rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with a moderate x-height; the a is double-storey, the g is double-storey with a distinct ear, and several letters show gentle ball-like terminals (notably on f and r) that soften the otherwise firm structure. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures) with varying heights and a classic, slightly calligraphic flow, reinforcing the text-centric design.
Well-suited to extended reading in books and essays, as well as editorial layouts such as magazines and newspaper-style pages. The clear serifs and disciplined proportions also make it a solid choice for institutional communications, reports, and headings that need a traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, with an academic and editorial feel. It suggests printed literature, established institutions, and long-form reading—serious without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a polished, classical finish. Details like bracketed serifs, moderated contrast, and oldstyle numerals point to comfortable continuous text use while still providing enough refinement for prominent editorial typography.
The font maintains a consistent vertical stress and clean joins, producing strong word shapes in paragraph text. Contrast is present but controlled, keeping counters open and strokes crisp at typical text sizes while still offering a refined, print-like sharpness in display settings.