Serif Normal Rukav 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, traditional, readability, text setting, timelessness, print tradition, professional tone, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, bookish, humanist, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show humanist influence in their soft curvature and open counters, with a steady rhythm and comfortable proportions. Uppercase characters feel balanced and moderately wide, while lowercase forms maintain clear differentiation and readable apertures; rounded letters are smooth and the joins stay calm rather than angular. Figures are proportional and oldstyle-leaning in feel, with rounded terminals and a generally even color in text.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady, familiar serif texture is desirable. It can also serve formal communication—reports, programs, and institutional materials—while remaining strong enough for headlines and pull quotes at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting familiar book typography and traditional print craft. Its controlled detailing and restrained contrast communicate seriousness and credibility without feeling sharp or overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity. Its restrained details and balanced proportions aim to blend into extended reading while still offering a quietly traditional voice.
In the sample text, the face holds a consistent texture across long lines, with sturdy serifs that help guide the eye horizontally. Curved letters (like C, G, S) and diagonals (V, W, Y) stay polished and conservative, reinforcing an established, timeless personality.