Serif Normal Vulas 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, book jackets, pull quotes, branding, elegant, editorial, classic, refined, literary, editorial polish, luxury tone, classic readability, headline impact, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, formal, high-waisted.
This serif typeface pairs very thin hairlines with stronger vertical stems, creating a pronounced thick–thin rhythm. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with a mostly straight, vertical stress and crisp joining transitions. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow in presence, while the lowercase shows a traditional book face structure with open counters, a two-storey a, and a compact, controlled rhythm. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with slender connections and finely cut terminals that keep figures elegant rather than utilitarian.
Well-suited to display and editorial applications where contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated—magazine headlines, section openers, pull quotes, book covers, and refined brand wordmarks. It can also work for short text passages in print-oriented layouts, especially when set with comfortable leading and not pushed to very small sizes.
The overall tone is polished and cultured, reading as contemporary editorial with clear roots in classical book typography. Its fine details and clean finishing give it a premium, fashion-and-magazine sensibility, while the restrained shapes keep it serious and literate rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, premium take on a traditional text serif: sharp, high-contrast forms for sophisticated headlines, supported by a conventional lowercase that remains readable and composed in running text.
At larger sizes the hairline elements and pointed serifs become a defining feature, giving words a sparkling, high-end texture. In longer lines, the spacing and consistent vertical emphasis support a smooth, orderly color, with especially striking results in all-caps settings and title-case phrases.