Serif Normal Vali 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, classic, formal, refined, literary tone, premium finish, editorial clarity, classic revival, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, high-waisted, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines, firm vertical stems, and sharply tapered terminals. Serifs are mostly bracketed and finely cut, giving the letters a sculpted, print-like finish. Proportions lean toward a traditional text face with a moderate x-height, open counters, and a steady rhythm, while stroke modulation adds a distinctly calligraphic tension. The overall drawing is clean and controlled, with confident curves in rounds (C, O) and a slightly more expressive treatment in diagonals and junctions.
It performs well in editorial typography—magazine features, book interiors, and long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired. The strong contrast also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and refined brand systems that need a premium, traditional feel. In smaller sizes or low-resolution environments, its fine hairlines suggest using slightly larger sizes or generous spacing for best clarity.
The font reads as polished and literary, with a distinctly upscale, editorial tone. Its sharp contrast and refined detailing convey sophistication and formality, while the subtle calligraphic modulation keeps it from feeling mechanical. The result feels suited to classic publishing aesthetics and high-end branding contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, bookish serif texture with elevated contrast and a polished, contemporary finish. It prioritizes elegance and typographic color suitable for professional publishing, balancing readability with a distinctly refined, high-end presence.
At display sizes, the thin hairlines and delicate joins become a defining feature, emphasizing contrast and sparkle. The numerals appear similarly high-contrast and traditional in structure, aligning with the texty, old-style sensibility of the letterforms.