Serif Normal Ufrah 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate oldstyle serif italic with flowing, calligraphic construction and crisp bracketed serifs. Strokes taper smoothly into thin terminals, with moderate contrast that stays even and controlled across curves and joins. The italic slant is consistent and gives the lowercase a continuous rhythm, supported by generous counters and open apertures. Capitals are poised and slightly narrow in feel, pairing clean, classical proportions with subtly flared entry/exit strokes; numerals follow the same refined, lightly drawn logic.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, pull quotes, and refined long-form text where an italic voice is needed. It also fits formal stationery and invitation work, and can add a tasteful, high-end tone to branding and packaging when used with sufficient size and whitespace.
The font conveys a cultivated, bookish elegance—polished and traditional rather than flashy. Its light, gliding italic tone suggests formality and care, with a gentle, handwritten influence that reads as sophisticated and expressive.
The design appears intended as a classical, text-oriented italic that balances legibility with calligraphic grace. Its controlled contrast and restrained detailing aim to provide an elegant companion for traditional serif typography in editorial and literary contexts.
Round forms (like C/O/Q) are smooth and spacious, and many letters finish with pointed, pen-like terminals that enhance the sense of motion. Spacing appears comfortable at text sizes, while the thin hairlines and tapered details make it especially sensitive to reproduction conditions and benefit from adequate size and contrast in printing or on screen.