Serif Normal Negum 3 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, editorial, formal, historic, bookish, authoritative, ceremonial, traditional voice, added gravitas, display impact, classic readability, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, incised feel, wedge serifs, angled joins.
A serif typeface with broad proportions and a sturdy, even color on the page. Serifs read as wedge-like and often slightly flared, with angled/bracketed joins that give strokes a subtly incised, chiseled character rather than a purely calligraphic one. Curves are gently squared-off in places, and counters tend toward rectangular/oval hybrids, especially in rounded capitals and numerals. Uppercase forms are strong and steady with a slightly engineered geometry; lowercase maintains a conventional structure with compact bowls and clear, upright stems. Numerals are wide and stable, with open, readable shapes and restrained detailing.
Best suited for display to medium-size text settings where its width and strong serif detailing can contribute presence—such as headlines, book or journal titling, packaging, and identity work. It can also support short editorial passages or pull quotes when a classic, authoritative texture is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and institution-ready, with a faint medieval or inscriptional echo that adds gravity without becoming overtly decorative. Its wide stance and crisp serifs convey confidence and formality, suggesting editorial seriousness and a classic, established voice.
Likely designed to provide a conventional serif voice with added monument-like firmness—combining familiar text-serif construction with slightly angular, flared detailing to increase impact and historical flavor in larger sizes.
Spacing in the sample text supports a firm, blocky rhythm: wide glyphs and robust terminals create pronounced word shapes and strong line texture. The design avoids extreme contrast, favoring clarity and solidity, which helps maintain consistency across mixed case and numerals.