Serif Normal Ildut 3 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nueva' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, refined, literary, formal, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, print elegance, brand polish, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp, bookish.
This serif shows strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered hairlines and bracketed serifs. Capitals are elegant and moderately narrow with flared joins and carefully shaped terminals, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact counters and a slightly calligraphic touch. The italic is not shown; in roman, forms like the two‑storey “a” and “g” and the teardrop/ball-like finishing on some strokes lend a sculpted, traditional texture. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, reading cleanly in text-sized settings.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support refined branding, invitations, and headings when you want a classic, high-contrast look that still reads smoothly in paragraphs.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with a distinctly literary, old-style warmth balanced by sharp, high-contrast refinement. It feels at home in contexts that aim for authority and polish rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif with elevated contrast and classic proportions, echoing historical book types while maintaining a clean, contemporary finish for modern editorial use.
Spacing appears comfortable in running text, with a clear vertical stress and a slightly lively baseline presence from gently curved serifs and terminals. The design’s contrast and delicate details suggest it will look best where printing or rendering can preserve fine hairlines.