Serif Normal Arliv 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, branding, classic, dramatic, confident, formal, emphasis, authority, classic feel, display impact, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, lively rhythm, sharp terminals, angled stress.
This typeface is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a distinctly calligraphic, angled stress. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with tapered entry and exit strokes that give counters and joins a carved, energetic feel. The letterforms are compact and weighty, with tight internal spaces and a lively, forward-moving rhythm; curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals) show strong modulation and crisp terminals. Overall proportions lean slightly condensed in the capitals while the lowercase remains sturdy and readable, with a clear, moderate x-height and assertive ascenders and descenders.
It performs best in display and editorial settings where contrast and slant can add emphasis—magazine headlines, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks needing a classic-but-dynamic serif voice. It can also work for short blocks of text in high-quality layouts where the strong modulation and tight counters are given enough size and spacing to breathe.
The tone reads traditional and editorial, with a punchy, emphatic voice suited to attention-grabbing typography. Its strong contrast and slanted stance create a sense of speed and drama while maintaining a classic, bookish credibility. The overall impression is confident and formal rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with added momentum and authority through a strong italic construction and high-contrast modulation. It prioritizes impact and expressive texture while keeping conventional serif structure for familiar readability in editorial typography.
Uppercase forms feel stately and compact, while the lowercase introduces more movement through curved, brush-like joins and tapered endings. Numerals are similarly high-contrast and robust, designed to hold their presence alongside text. The italic angle is consistent across the set, reinforcing a cohesive, energetic texture in paragraphs and large display lines.