Serif Normal Wuboh 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, long-form, institutional, refined, literary, formal, classic, text reading, space economy, traditional tone, editorial voice, delicate, high-waisted, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp.
This serif text face shows slender, well-controlled strokes with clearly bracketed serifs and a calm, vertical rhythm. Uppercase forms are high-waisted and relatively compact, with modest stroke modulation and crisp terminals. The lowercase is compact with a moderate x-height, narrow apertures, and smooth, bookish curves; details like the ear and tails are gently calligraphic rather than geometric. Numerals and punctuation follow the same restrained, traditional construction, keeping an even texture in continuous reading.
Well-suited to book typography, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture and space-efficient setting are desirable. It can also support formal institutional communications and print materials that benefit from a traditional, understated tone.
The overall tone is refined and literary, leaning toward traditional publishing aesthetics. It feels formal without becoming ornate, projecting clarity, restraint, and a quiet sense of authority.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, readable serif for sustained text, combining classic proportions with a lighter, more economical presence on the page. Its restrained detailing suggests an emphasis on continuous reading comfort and an editorial, publication-ready voice.
In the text sample, spacing reads slightly tight and the narrow letterforms create a dense, economical color that suits longer lines. The design avoids flashy quirks, relying instead on consistent serif treatment and a steady baseline to maintain an even typographic voice.