Serif Normal Lebah 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, reports, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print refinement, typographic authority, bracketed, crisp, stately, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif design shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with bracketed wedge-like serifs and a steady, upright axis. Capitals are broad and stately with generous spacing and a traditional proportioning, while lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height and clear counters. Curves are smoothly modeled and terminals often finish in sharp, tapered points, giving the letterforms a refined, engraved feel. Numerals appear lining and proportionally aligned with the text, matching the same contrast and serif treatment for consistent color in continuous reading.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and sturdy capitals also make it effective for headlines, section openers, pull quotes, and formal documents that benefit from a classic typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a formal, authoritative voice that reads as established and trustworthy. Its sharp serifs and crisp contrast evoke traditional book typography and editorial seriousness rather than a casual or playful mood.
The font appears intended as a conventional, highly legible serif with a refined, print-oriented character—balancing sharp detail and traditional proportions to deliver an authoritative text voice with enough presence for display use when set larger.
The design maintains a disciplined rhythm across the alphabet, with slightly calligraphic modulation in rounded letters and clean, controlled joins. The sample text shows confident word shapes and a strong typographic presence, particularly in capitals and emphasized punctuation.