Serif Normal Usnal 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, headlines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, elegance, tradition, editorial tone, typographic sparkle, formal voice, bracketed, hairline, high-waisted, calligraphic, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and sturdier main strokes, producing a bright, polished color on the page. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with tapered terminals that feel lightly calligraphic rather than blunt. Proportions skew classical: capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase sits relatively low with compact counters, giving the text a slightly “high-waisted” vertical rhythm (tall ascenders against a shorter x-height). Curves are smooth and controlled, and joins stay clean even where thin strokes thread into heavier stems, creating a precise, engraved-like finish.
Best suited for editorial typography, book and magazine headlines, and other display-forward contexts where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It also fits formal applications such as invitations and refined brand identities, especially when set with generous spacing and comfortable leading.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, with a poised, editorial character. Its sharp contrast and delicate details read as premium and cultivated, suggesting formality and a literary sensibility rather than a utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classical text-serif impression with a distinctly high-contrast, finely finished surface. It prioritizes elegance and typographic sparkle, aiming for a sophisticated reading and display experience rather than rugged neutrality.
In the text sample, the font maintains clarity at larger sizes, where the hairlines and bracketed serifs become part of the visual personality. The numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic and look suited to display settings where their thin strokes won’t be lost.