Serif Normal Lukav 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arethusa' and 'Arethusa Pro' by AVP, 'Minion' by Adobe, 'CT Ausetan' by Cosmos Type, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, 'Epic' by Positype, and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, authoritative, traditional, bookish, formal, impact, tradition, readability, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap hint, ball terminals, oldstyle feel.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation, generous proportions, and clearly bracketed serifs. Curves are full and slightly squared off in places, with a steady vertical stress that keeps the rhythm disciplined. Terminals show subtle ball/teardrop shaping on several lowercase forms, and joins are firm with a mildly “inked” texture that reads like print-oriented letterforms. Numerals and capitals carry strong presence with wide bowls and confident, high-contrast stems.
Best suited to headlines, magazine/editorial titling, posters, and book-cover typography where a strong serif presence is desired. It can also support branding and packaging that calls for a classic, authoritative tone, especially in short to medium text settings.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, evoking classic editorial and book typography with a slightly oldstyle warmth. Its weight and contrast give it a confident, headline-ready voice while still feeling rooted in conventional serif norms.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, conventional serif voice with extra weight and contrast for impact. It prioritizes strong typographic color and recognizable, traditional letterforms, aiming for legibility and gravitas in display and editorial contexts.
In the sample text, the heavy color and wide internal counters keep words readable at larger sizes, while the strong contrast and compact details suggest more careful sizing for long passages. The shapes feel consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, with a cohesive, print-like texture.