Serif Normal Buloz 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, bouncy, attention grab, retro charm, friendly display, novelty tone, rounded, soft, puffy, quirky, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display serif with compact counters, soft corners, and bulbous terminals that read as subtly bracketed serifs rather than sharp feet. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with gently swelling joins and a mild forward slant that adds motion. Curves are generously inflated (notably in C, S, and O), and the rhythm is irregular in an intentional, hand-drawn way, with slight wobble and varying terminal shapes that keep the texture lively. The lowercase is single-storey where applicable and built from simplified, sturdy forms; numerals are similarly chunky with rounded apertures and strong silhouettes.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as posters, headlines, logos, and packaging where its chunky forms can read cleanly and deliver personality. It also fits playful branding and entertainment contexts, especially where a retro or cartoon-leaning tone is desired; for long body text, its heavy color and tight counters may feel dense.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a vintage novelty flavor that feels approachable and humorous. Its inflated shapes and soft serif cues create a warm, friendly voice that leans toward playful signage rather than serious editorial typography.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact, friendly serif display option that blends classic serif cues with softened, inflated forms. Its slight slant and intentionally irregular detailing suggest a goal of adding motion and charm to bold copy while maintaining clear, recognizable letter shapes.
In the sample text, the dense black color and soft, blobby counters create strong impact at large sizes, while tight inner spaces can begin to close up as size decreases. The irregularities are consistent enough to feel designed, giving headlines a distinctive, characterful texture.