Serif Normal Afber 3 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, fashion, branding, elegant, refined, classical, editorial polish, luxury tone, display clarity, classic authority, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic contrast.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline finishing strokes. The forms are largely vertical and crisp, with bracketed serifs and tapered terminals that create a polished, high-definition rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel stately and open, while the lowercase is compact and controlled, with delicate joins and a slightly calligraphic, pen-informed flow. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, mixing sturdy main strokes with fine hairlines for a consistent, luxurious texture in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, pull quotes, and brand-led layouts where contrast and elegance are an advantage. It will also work for short passages in larger point sizes, such as introductory paragraphs, invitations, and premium packaging copy, where its fine details can remain clear.
The overall tone is sophisticated and poised, projecting a sense of luxury and cultural polish. Its sharp, high-fashion contrast and clean, upright posture read as contemporary editorial, while the classical serif construction keeps it rooted in traditional bookish authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, editorial serif voice: clean, upright, and luxurious, with dramatic contrast and finely drawn details. It prioritizes a composed, high-end impression and a crisp typographic silhouette for display-led composition.
In text, the thin horizontals and hairline serifs create a sparkling, high-contrast page color, especially in larger settings. The design relies on crisp edge definition and careful spacing to keep counters clear and prevent the hairlines from visually breaking in dense compositions.