Serif Normal Vaku 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, magazines, packaging, luxury, refined, dramatic, classic, elegance, editorial impact, premium branding, modern classic, didone-like, hairline, crisp, sculpted, high-waisted.
A sharply drawn serif with extreme stroke contrast: thick vertical stems are paired with very thin hairlines and crisp, pointed terminals. Serifs are slender and bracketless, with a chiseled, engraved feel in the joins and a generally vertical stress. Uppercase proportions feel tall and poised, with generous internal spaces in rounds like O and Q and a tightly controlled rhythm across straight-sided letters. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height while maintaining delicate entry/exit strokes and narrow hairline crossbars, producing a refined texture that stays airy even at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast construction, with elegant curves and thin connecting strokes that read as display-forward.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, mastheads, and brand marks where its contrast and detail can be appreciated. It also works well for premium packaging and elegant invitations or event materials, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is sophisticated and fashion-oriented, projecting elegance and authority through stark contrast and precise detailing. Its crisp hairlines and poised proportions add a sense of drama and exclusivity, evoking upscale editorial and cultural contexts rather than casual, everyday voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern-classic, high-fashion serif voice: clean, controlled letterforms with dramatic contrast for impact, paired with disciplined proportions for composed, editorial typography.
In the text sample, the strong vertical emphasis and razor-thin horizontals create a lively sparkle, especially in mixed-case settings with punctuation and ampersands. The most delicate strokes appear intentionally fine, giving the design a premium, print-like character that benefits from careful sizing and spacing choices.