Serif Normal Vase 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, academic, formal, literary, refined, classic, text setting, classic tone, space economy, print elegance, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, vertical stress, calligraphic contrast.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical stress. Stems are firm and straight while hairlines and cross-strokes taper finely, creating a clean black–white rhythm. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with tight interior counters and a relatively tall lowercase that reads clearly at text sizes. Curves are smooth and controlled, and terminals often finish in pointed, beak-like shapes that add bite without becoming decorative.
Well-suited to long-form reading environments such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and section titles when paired with comfortable leading and not-too-small sizes to protect the hairlines.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, leaning toward bookish authority rather than friendliness. Its sharp hairlines and precise serifing convey formality and careful craft, with a composed, editorial character.
The design appears aimed at delivering a conventional, literary serif voice with elevated contrast and crisp detailing, balancing traditional forms with a slightly tightened, space-efficient rhythm for dense composition.
Uppercase forms feel stately and vertical, while the lowercase shows lively details in letters like a, g, e, and s where fine joins and tapered terminals add nuance. Numerals follow the same contrasty logic, with delicate diagonals and thin horizontals that reinforce an elegant, print-oriented texture.