Serif Normal Uskav 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, bracketed serifs, crisp, calligraphic, vertical stress, sculpted.
This serif design shows crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation with a largely vertical stress. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in feel, with sharp terminals and clean joins that keep the silhouettes precise. The lowercase features a comparatively short x-height with compact counters and clear, tidy shapes, while numerals and punctuation maintain the same high-contrast rhythm. Overall spacing and rhythm read as traditional and composed, with subtle stroke flare and tapered details that suggest a controlled, calligraphic influence.
It works well for editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine settings where a traditional serif texture is desired. The contrast and sharp detailing also suit headlines, pull quotes, and refined display uses such as invitations or formal announcements, especially at moderate to large sizes.
The tone is classic and formal, projecting a bookish, editorial confidence. Its high-contrast detailing and sculpted serifs lend a refined, slightly dramatic voice suited to sophisticated communication rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif voice with elevated contrast and crisp, elegant finishing. It aims for an authoritative reading texture and a polished presence in editorial and formal typographic contexts.
The design’s contrast becomes more visually prominent at larger sizes, where hairlines and tapered terminals stand out. Round letters keep a smooth, polished curve, while diagonals and joins remain crisp, giving the face a poised, traditional texture on the page.