Serif Normal Nylun 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, academic, invitations, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, formality, print tradition, timelessness, bracketed, crisp, modulated, open, stately.
A conventional serif design with bracketed serifs and clearly modulated strokes. The letterforms show a calm, even rhythm with moderate proportions and open counters, while the contrast between thick stems and fine hairlines becomes especially apparent in curved letters and the numerals. Serifs are sharp and well-defined, with slightly flared joins that help the shapes feel stable rather than delicate. Capitals have a measured, engraved-like presence, and the lowercase maintains straightforward forms and readable spacing in continuous text.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, journals, and editorial layouts, where its conventional structure and open forms support a steady reading rhythm. It also works effectively for headlines and formal communication pieces—programs, announcements, and invitations—where a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking book typography and institutional print. Its crisp serifs and high-contrast modeling give it a refined, slightly authoritative voice without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for general-purpose typography, balancing familiar book forms with crisp, high-contrast detailing to add polish in both text and larger settings.
In the sample text, the design holds together well at display sizes, where the thin strokes and serif details read as intentional and precise. The numerals share the same contrast and serif treatment, keeping a consistent, print-oriented feel across letters and figures.