Serif Normal Urbov 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, magazines, academia, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, timelessness, editorial clarity, traditional tone, text economy, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, modest terminals.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, and a gently modulated rhythm. The letterforms show calligraphic influence in the way curves transition into stems, with soft bracketing at the serifs and slightly flared, angled terminals on strokes like C, S, and a. Counters are fairly open and the overall color stays even at text sizes, while capitals feel tall and dignified without becoming rigid. Numerals read as oldstyle (text) figures, with varying heights and extenders that blend smoothly into running copy.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other extended-reading contexts where a familiar serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for academic documents and formal communications, and for headings when a restrained, classic voice is preferred.
The tone is bookish and composed, projecting a familiar, editorial confidence rather than display drama. Its restrained modulation and classic proportions lend it a trustworthy, cultivated feel suited to long-form reading and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a timeless, literary character. Subtle calligraphic shaping provides warmth and refinement while keeping the overall system neutral enough for broad editorial use.
The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g with calm, conventional construction, while details like the curved tail of Q and the angled, slightly calligraphic joins add warmth. Spacing appears measured and steady in the paragraph sample, supporting continuous reading without drawing attention to individual glyphs.