Serif Normal Vabi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, literary branding, literary, refined, classical, formal, readable text, classic elegance, editorial tone, formal authority, bracketed serifs, wedge serifs, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, tight apertures.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed wedge serifs and a pronounced calligraphic stress. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow, with sharp, tapered terminals and smooth modulation from thick verticals to hairline horizontals. Lowercase shows compact proportions and relatively tight apertures, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a slender “f,” and a delicate, slightly curved tail on “Q.” Numerals follow the same refined modulation, with elegant curves and thin joins that read cleanly at display sizes.
Well-suited to long-form editorial settings such as books, magazines, and formal documents, where its classic rhythm and contrast create a familiar reading texture. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand systems that benefit from a traditional, authoritative serif voice.
The overall tone is polished and literary, leaning toward traditional book typography and editorial sophistication. Its sharp serifs and strong contrast convey formality and authority, while the smooth curves keep it feeling composed rather than ornate.
This font appears designed to deliver a conventional, classically proportioned text serif with an emphasis on elegant contrast and crisp finishing details. The intention seems to balance readability with a distinctly refined, print-like character that scales naturally from text to display.
The design’s thin strokes and hairline serifs become especially prominent in the sample text, where the rhythm is even but the most delicate parts can visually soften at smaller sizes or lower-resolution rendering. Spacing appears comfortable in continuous text, with a consistent vertical emphasis and a classic, print-oriented texture.