Serif Normal Vale 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, refined, literary, formal, literary text, editorial tone, classic elegance, print tradition, authority, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines, sturdy vertical stems, and sharply defined bracketed serifs. The forms show a slightly calligraphic modulation, with tapered joins and subtly flared terminals that keep the texture lively rather than purely geometric. Uppercase proportions are generous and open, while lowercase counters remain clear at text sizes; round letters like o and e are smoothly drawn with tight apertures and a balanced stress. Numerals align with the same contrast and serif treatment, giving figures a traditional, print-oriented presence.
It performs well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and crisp serifs also make it effective for magazine headlines, chapter titles, pull quotes, and academic or institutional typography that benefits from a formal, established tone.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a refined, editorial feel. Its sharp contrast and clean detailing convey seriousness and authority without becoming overly ornate, suggesting a bookish, cultivated voice suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, print-centric voice, balancing readability with a more refined, high-contrast elegance. It aims to provide a familiar literary foundation while adding enough sharpness and modulation to feel distinctive in editorial and title use.
Spacing appears moderately open, producing an even rhythm in paragraphs while still preserving a distinctly high-contrast sparkle. The ampersand and punctuation sit comfortably with the alphabet, and the capitals read well in display settings thanks to their confident serifs and clear inner spaces.