Serif Normal Lulul 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook' by Bitstream, 'Century Schoolbook DT' by DTP Types, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, book covers, traditional, authoritative, literary, formal, readability, authority, impact, editorial tone, classic styling, bracketed, robust, sturdy, compact, high-ink.
A robust serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a steady, moderately modulated stroke. Letterforms are broad and well supported, with large counters and a firm baseline presence; curves are full and smooth while joins and terminals remain crisp. Uppercase forms read classical and stable, and the lowercase shows conventional construction with a double-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a strong, vertical stress. Numerals are substantial and clear, with rounded forms (notably 3, 6, 8, 9) and confident, slab-like footings that keep rhythm even in dense settings.
This face is well suited to headlines, magazine titles, book covers, and other editorial contexts where a sturdy serif texture is desirable. It also performs well for short to medium-length text at larger sizes, such as pull quotes, section headers, and formal announcements.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, projecting authority and seriousness. Its heavy ink density and confident serifs give it a bookish, institutional feel suited to formal communication rather than playful display.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, dependable serif voice with extra heft for impact, balancing classic proportions with a darker typographic color. Its consistent forms and strong serifs suggest a focus on readability and authority in editorial and branding settings.
Spacing appears generous enough for large text while maintaining a compact, dark color; the sample paragraph shows strong word shapes and stable line texture. The serifs and weight create a distinctly print-like texture that remains legible at larger sizes and headings.