Serif Normal Pina 3 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Silvana' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, magazines, branding, packaging, posters, editorial, luxury, dramatic, formal, fashion, editorial impact, luxury branding, display elegance, modern classic, bracketed, hairline, sculpted, calligraphic, crisp.
A crisp serif with sharply tapered hairlines and pronounced thick–thin modulation, creating a bright, cutting texture in text. Serifs are bracketed and often end in pointed, slightly flared terminals that read as calligraphic rather than purely mechanical. Curves are smooth and sculpted, with occasional ball-like terminals on lowercase forms, and a lively rhythm from subtly varied stroke joins and entry/exit strokes. Spacing and proportions feel tailored for display sizes, with compact counters in some letters and strong vertical emphasis throughout.
Best suited to headlines, magazine covers and editorial typography where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also fits luxury branding, beauty/fashion packaging, and event posters that benefit from an assertive, refined serif voice. In longer passages it can work for pull quotes or short blocks, but the intense contrast and tight interior spaces favor generous sizing and careful spacing.
The overall tone is refined and high-end, with a dramatic, editorial presence that suggests fashion, culture, and prestige branding. Its sharp detailing and confident contrast give it a slightly theatrical edge, while the traditional serif structure keeps it grounded and formal.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic high-contrast serif for contemporary display use, balancing traditional letter skeletons with sharper terminals and sculpted curves. Its details seem tuned to create strong visual impact and a premium feel in branding and editorial contexts.
Uppercase forms present a stately, poster-ready silhouette, while the lowercase adds personality through distinctive terminals and energetic curves (notably in letters like a, g, y, and t). Numerals show the same sculpted contrast, producing an elegant but attention-grabbing figure style that suits prominent settings more than dense data.