Serif Normal Nulu 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kepler' by Adobe, 'Carat' and 'Civita' by Hoftype, 'Elgraine' by Nasir Udin, and 'URW Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, presence, readability, tradition, drama, bracketed, flared, engraved, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with strong vertical stress, crisp hairlines, and weighty stems that create a pronounced black-and-white rhythm. Serifs are tapered and bracketed, often ending in pointed or wedge-like terminals that give the design a subtly engraved, chiseled feel. Capitals are broad and imposing with generous internal space, while the lowercase keeps a traditional, readable structure with a sturdy two-storey “a” and “g” and rounded bowls. Numerals are bold and stable with clear differentiation and compact counters, maintaining the same sharp, flared finishing throughout.
Well suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, and book-cover titling where contrast and presence are desirable. It can also support formal branding systems, pull quotes, and poster work that benefits from a classic serif voice with pronounced structure and crisp detail.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, authoritative voice that reads as traditional and cultivated. Its sharp terminals and dramatic contrast add a slightly theatrical, old-world refinement—more headline-forward than purely utilitarian, yet still rooted in familiar book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with added drama through heightened contrast and flared, wedge-like finishing. It prioritizes strong vertical rhythm and clear, traditional letterforms for confident display typography that still feels familiar in extended reading contexts.
Spacing in the samples feels generous enough to let the heavy stems breathe, helping counters stay open at large sizes. The combination of broad proportions and sharp, tapered serifs produces a stately silhouette that holds up well in display settings and strong typographic hierarchies.