Serif Normal Ulbay 3 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, fashion, luxury branding, headlines, invitations, elegant, refined, airy, modern classic, refinement, luxury tone, display clarity, editorial voice, hairline, delicate, rational, crisp, bracketing.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline terminals. Serifs are small and sharply finished, with a generally restrained, upright construction and smooth, round bowls. The rhythm is calm and spacious, aided by open counters and a light overall color; joins and curves feel carefully drawn, with occasional tapered strokes that emphasize contrast without becoming ornate. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing straight stems with fine, sweeping curves for a polished, display-ready texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging where high contrast and delicacy can shine. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal stationery or invitations that benefit from a refined, minimal aesthetic.
The tone is poised and cultivated, projecting luxury and restraint rather than warmth or rusticity. Its airy lightness and crisp details read as fashion- and magazine-adjacent, with a contemporary clarity layered over classical proportions.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-contrast serif voice with a clean, understated demeanor—optimized for elegant typography where precision, lightness, and polish are primary goals.
At larger sizes the hairlines and fine serifs become a defining feature, creating a shimmering, high-end texture. In longer text, the very light horizontals and thin joins suggest best results with generous size and leading to preserve clarity.