Serif Normal Budak 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kefir' by ROHH and 'Bogart' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, friendly, vintage, hearty, playful, folksy, display impact, approachable tone, retro charm, strong presence, soft serifs, rounded joins, bulbous terminals, bracketed, compact counters.
A very heavy, softly modeled serif with rounded, bracketed terminals and generous curvature throughout. Strokes stay robust with gentle contrast, and corners are consistently eased, giving the letterforms a cushioned, inked-in feel rather than sharp engraving. The serifs read as short, flared nubs with smooth transitions into stems, and many joins swell slightly, producing a lively, hand-pressed rhythm. Proportions are broad with large bowls and compact internal counters, creating a dense, poster-like color on the page.
Best used for headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, personable serif can carry the message with strong presence. It also suits book covers and display pull-quotes, especially in themes leaning retro, rustic, or playful, and works well when set with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a retro, vernacular flavor that feels at home in nostalgic or handcrafted contexts. Its soft serifs and rounded shapes add friendliness and humor, while the dark weight keeps it confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy display serif with softened, approachable details—combining traditional serif cues with rounded, high-impact forms for expressive, readable titles.
The alphabet and figures share a consistent, blunted silhouette that prioritizes impact over fine detail. In text settings the heavy color and compact counters make it best suited to short reads, where its distinctive, rounded serif character stays clear and expressive.