Serif Normal Leben 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, text reading, editorial clarity, traditional tone, institutional use, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation that reads clearly at text sizes. The capitals have steady proportions and restrained detailing, while the lowercase shows oldstyle influences with softly tapered joins and slightly angled stress in round forms. Serifs are sharp but not overly delicate, with a consistent rhythm and comfortable spacing. Numerals align with the text tone, using traditional shapes and balanced widths that blend naturally into running copy.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture supports comfortable scanning. It also fits academic or institutional materials, reports, and print-oriented typography that calls for a dependable, conventional voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, conveying authority and calmness without feeling overly ornate. It suggests editorial seriousness and a traditional literary voice, suitable for content that benefits from a familiar, established typographic texture.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading serif: familiar, disciplined, and optimized for continuous text with enough contrast and serif structure to guide the eye. Its restrained detailing and steady proportions aim to provide clarity and credibility across common print and document settings.
The typeface maintains a cohesive, even color across lines, with clear differentiation between similar forms and a steady baseline presence. Curves and terminals feel controlled and slightly calligraphic, giving the face a refined, conventional personality rather than a stark modern one.