Serif Normal Uldir 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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This serif typeface presents a crisp, high-contrast structure with fine hairlines and more substantial main stems, producing a polished, delicate color on the page. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with sharp terminals and a clean, classical construction that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, O, and S), while diagonals in V, W, X, and Y remain slender and precise. The lowercase shows compact proportions with relatively modest x-height and clear differentiation between bowls, stems, and apertures, supporting a tidy rhythm in continuous text.
It performs well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and refined headlines where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It also suits formal applications like invitations and premium branding, especially when paired with generous spacing and high-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is refined and literary, with a distinctly editorial feel suited to sophisticated typography. Its sharp contrast and slim detailing convey formality and a sense of luxury, leaning toward a classic book-and-magazine voice rather than a utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to deliver a classical, cultivated reading experience with a fashionable edge—balancing traditional serif forms with a sleek, high-contrast finish that elevates titles and carefully set text.
The design emphasizes graceful modulation and thin joins, which gives it an airy texture at larger sizes and a precise, engraved-like impression in display settings. Figures follow the same contrast-driven logic, with elegant curves and narrow proportions that align visually with the capitals.