Serif Normal Vake 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, fashion, book covers, posters, elegant, editorial, high-fashion, refined, dramatic, elegance, editorial impact, luxury branding, display clarity, crisp, hairline, bracketed, calligraphic, stately.
This serif shows extremely strong thick–thin modulation with hairline horizontals and sharply tapered joins, producing a crisp, luminous page color. Serifs are fine and bracketed with a carved, slightly calligraphic feeling rather than blocky slabs. Capitals are proportionally classic with narrow-to-moderate widths and pointed apexes (notably in A and V), while round letters like O and Q have a taut, vertical stress and a delicate, sweeping Q tail. Lowercase forms are compact with a moderate x-height, two-storey a, a double-storey g with a pronounced ear, and slender, high-contrast stems; terminals often end in sharp wedges or fine teardrops. Numerals match the display-oriented contrast, with curving forms (2, 3, 5) showing thin entry strokes and heavier main curves.
Best suited to headlines, deck type, pull quotes, and other editorial typography where its high contrast can shine. It also works well for book covers, luxury branding, and event posters that benefit from a refined, classical voice. For long passages, it will be most comfortable when given generous size, leading, and high-quality rendering to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a distinctly editorial polish. Its dramatic contrast and sharp detailing give it a refined, high-end presence that feels at home in sophisticated, curated settings rather than utilitarian interfaces. The rhythm reads formal and composed, with a touch of theatrical flair in curves and tails.
The font appears intended to deliver a modern, high-contrast serif voice rooted in classical proportions, prioritizing elegance and sharp typographic sparkle. Its consistent stress, refined brackets, and sculpted terminals suggest a design aimed at premium editorial and brand applications where sophistication and drama are key.
At larger sizes the hairlines and delicate serifs read crisp and stylish, while the dense contrast makes spacing and line breaks feel more pronounced in running text. The design maintains consistent stress and contrast across capitals, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case typography look cohesive despite the display-forward detailing.