Serif Other Pume 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazine display, invitations, packaging, vintage, bookish, elegant, whimsical, literary, expressive classicism, vertical emphasis, distinctive display, print flavor, tapered serifs, flared strokes, calligraphic, high-waisted, quirky.
This serif design is tall and slender with compact proportions and a noticeably small x-height against long ascenders and descenders. Strokes show moderate contrast with gently tapered terminals and fine, slightly flared serifs that feel more pen-influenced than strictly mechanical. Curves are narrow and upright, counters are tight, and many joins and terminals have a soft, calligraphic tension rather than crisp, square cuts. Overall spacing and rhythm create a vertical, refined texture that reads as delicate and a bit idiosyncratic, with distinctive shapes in letters like g, y, and the numerals.
It suits editorial headlines, pull quotes, book or album covers, and other display typography where a tall, refined serif can add personality. It can also work for invitations or boutique packaging that benefits from a classic, slightly quirky sophistication, especially at moderate to larger sizes.
The tone is literary and old-world, evoking classic print and editorial traditions while keeping a faintly playful, eccentric character. Its slim silhouette and tapered details feel elegant and slightly theatrical, lending a refined but not overly formal mood.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional narrow serifs with a more expressive, pen-tapered construction, emphasizing verticality and character over neutrality. It aims to provide a distinctive display texture that feels classic yet individual.
In running text the narrow set and small x-height produce a light, columnar color, while the tall capitals and extenders create pronounced vertical emphasis. The numerals appear similarly narrow and stylized, aligning with the typeface’s delicate, vintage-leaning voice.