Serif Normal Lale 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amariya' and 'Nitida Text Plus' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial clarity, typographic neutrality, print tone, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, crisp, stately.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a steady, bookish rhythm with open apertures and smoothly modeled curves, balancing sturdy vertical stems against finer hairlines. Proportions feel generously set with clear, traditional capitals and readable lowercase shapes; numerals and punctuation follow the same restrained, print-oriented construction.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs convincingly for headlines, pull quotes, and section titling. The crisp contrast and stable construction can support formal branding, invitations, and institutional materials when a classic, print-like tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and composed, projecting credibility and tradition. Its high-contrast modeling and tidy finishing lend it a refined, editorial presence that feels at home in established, print-rooted typography.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity, while using confident contrast and carefully bracketed serifs to provide a refined, authoritative finish.
Stroke transitions are clean and consistent, giving counters a smooth, polished look while keeping joins and terminals disciplined rather than calligraphically expressive. The sample text retains clarity at display sizes, with strong word shapes and an even typographic color.