Serif Normal Arnul 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mountella' by Kereatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, assertive, classic, dramatic, formal, emphasis, heritage, authority, impact, editorial voice, bracketed, wedge serifs, swashy, calligraphic, ball terminals.
A very heavy, right-leaning serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed wedge serifs. Curves are full and pressurized, with tapered joins and pointed terminals that give counters a teardrop feel in places. The lowercase shows a compact rhythm with sturdy stems and slightly swinging entry/exit strokes, while capitals are broad-shouldered and emphatic. Numerals are similarly weighty and sculpted, with strong diagonals and tight, dark counters that maintain an even, ink-rich color at text and display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium passages where its dense color and contrast can read as intentional emphasis. It can also serve branding and packaging that aims for a classic, premium, or heritage voice, especially where a strong italic presence is desired.
The overall tone is bold and authoritative, with an old-style, calligraphic undercurrent that reads traditional rather than geometric. Its sharp serifs and energetic italic slant add drama and motion, giving it a confident, headline-ready presence. The texture feels editorial and slightly theatrical—suited to messaging that wants to sound established and emphatic.
The design appears intended as a bold, conventionally structured serif italic that leverages high contrast and sturdy serifs to project authority and tradition. Its forms balance readability with display impact, aiming to deliver a dramatic editorial voice without departing from familiar serif proportions.
Contrast is most evident in the rounded letters where thick verticals and thinner connecting strokes create lively internal shapes. Spacing appears intentionally tight in running text, building a dense, high-impact typographic color. Several glyphs show small swash-like gestures (notably in the lowercase and the Q), reinforcing the italic’s hand-influenced construction.