Serif Normal Leles 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau', 'Bluteau Arabic', and 'Bluteau Hebrew' by DSType; 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype; and 'Mondo News' by Untype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, branding, classic, literary, authoritative, formal, text reading, editorial tone, classical refinement, print clarity, authority, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, bookish, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a relatively broad stance with generous counters and a steady, readable rhythm in text. Serifs are sharp and well-defined, with tapered ends and noticeable bracketing that softens joins. Curves are smooth and slightly sculpted, while vertical strokes carry most of the weight, giving the design a clear, traditional texture on the page.
It suits long-form reading in books and reports where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it also scales well to editorial headlines and subheads thanks to its crisp contrast and defined serifs. The disciplined, classic construction makes it appropriate for institutional or heritage-leaning branding, as well as print layouts that benefit from a refined typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a bookish seriousness that feels established and trustworthy. Its high-contrast drawing and crisp serifs add a slightly formal, print-minded elegance suitable for refined typography rather than casual UI styling.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented text serif that balances readability with a polished, classical finish. Its combination of strong contrast, clear serifs, and broad proportions suggests an aim to deliver authoritative, literary typography for editorial and publishing contexts.
In the grid, the capitals read stately and stable, while the lowercase maintains an even, text-forward color with clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals appear lining-style and similarly high-contrast, matching the serif detailing for consistent typography across text and figures.