Serif Normal Bana 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine titles, assertive, editorial, classic, stately, dramatic, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display punch, bracketed, ball terminals, sheared joins, softened, ink-trap like.
A weighty serif with strongly modeled strokes and pronounced contrast, pairing thick verticals with sharper, tapered joins. Serifs are bracketed and substantial, with wedge-like forms and occasional ball terminals that add a slightly calligraphic finish. The lowercase shows compact counters and firm, rounded shoulders, while capitals are broad and stable with a traditional, inscriptional silhouette. Overall spacing feels generous for the weight, producing an even, confident rhythm in words and lines.
Best suited to headlines and large-size typography where its strong contrast and prominent serifs can carry personality without crowding. It also works well for brand marks, packaging, and editorial title treatments that need a classic but attention-grabbing serif voice.
The font projects a bold, authoritative tone with a classic editorial flavor. Its strong serifs and sculpted contrast evoke tradition and credibility, while the rounded terminals and lively curves keep it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with extra mass and sculpting for high-impact reading at display and headline sizes. Its mix of sturdy bracketed serifs and expressive terminals suggests a goal of combining authority with a touch of warmth and flourish.
Notable details include the ball-ended lowercase forms (especially on letters like a/c/f/j) and the heavy, carved treatment of curves in letters such as S and G, which contributes to a slightly ornamental, display-leaning presence. Numerals are robust and legible, matching the text color and heft of the letters.