Serif Normal Vasy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, literary titles, academic publishing, classic, editorial, formal, literary, refined, readability, editorial voice, classic polish, typographic elegance, bracketed serifs, hairline joins, vertical stress, crisp terminals, tight apertures.
A crisp serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed serifs. Stems are sturdy and fairly vertical, while hairlines and entry/exit strokes stay fine and sharp, giving the letters a bright, engraved-like color on the page. Curves show vertical stress (notably in O/C), and capitals have traditional proportions with a dignified, slightly narrow rhythm. Lowercase details feel conventional and controlled, with compact apertures and clean, tapered terminals that maintain a consistent, disciplined texture in text.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. The contrast and refined detailing also make it effective for headings, drop caps, and typographic quotes when paired with adequate size and print/screen conditions that preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its high-contrast elegance reads as formal and authoritative rather than casual or rustic, with a restrained sophistication suited to serious content.
Designed to deliver a conventional, trustworthy serif voice with an emphasis on refinement and typographic sparkle. The controlled proportions and vertical stress suggest an intention to perform as a general-purpose reading face for editorial and publishing work while retaining enough elegance for display accents.
The figures and capitals share a clear, classic structure, with strong verticals and delicate connecting strokes that can appear especially fine at smaller sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds. Spacing in the sample text suggests an even, text-oriented rhythm, while the contrast adds sparkle in headlines and pull quotes.