Serif Normal Laka 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marat' and 'Mokka' by Ludwig Type, 'Artigo' by Nova Type Foundry, 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor, and 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, academic, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, credibility, text setting, print tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, crisp.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a subtly calligraphic stroke flow. Strokes show moderate modulation with slightly tapered terminals and gently flared joins, producing a sturdy, readable texture. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase features round bowls, a two-storey “a,” and compact, well-defined counters that hold up at text sizes. Figures appear lining with clear differentiation (notably an open-top “4” and a looped “g” in the lowercase), reinforcing a conventional text setting rhythm.
This face is well suited to extended reading in books and editorial layouts, including magazines and newspaper-style typography. It also fits academic or institutional materials where a conventional, credible serif voice is desirable, and it can scale up effectively for headlines that benefit from a classic, print-forward character.
The overall tone is classical and editorial, evoking established book typography and institutional print. It reads as confident and dependable rather than flashy, with a restrained elegance suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif with a traditional structure and a subtly calligraphic finish. Its balanced modulation and sturdy serifs suggest an emphasis on comfortable readability and a familiar, authoritative typographic voice.
The sample text shows consistent spacing and a steady baseline presence, with punctuation and numerals matching the serif logic of the letters. The design’s slightly sculpted serifs and moderate contrast create a dark, authoritative page color without feeling brittle.