Serif Normal Lavo 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Krete' by BluHead Studio and 'Karol' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, literary, traditional, scholarly, formal, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, print clarity, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, print-like rhythm. The letterforms show slightly calligraphic shaping with tapered terminals and subtly flared strokes, giving counters a warm, open feel. Uppercase proportions are generous and stable, while lowercase forms keep a readable, familiar structure with a two-storey g and clear, slightly angled stress. Numerals follow the same text-seriffed logic, with sturdy stems and balanced curves that sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form articles, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and consistent texture aid readability. It also fits academic or institutional documents, program notes, and print collateral that benefits from a traditional, composed tone.
The tone is classic and bookish, evoking the texture of traditional printing and editorial typography. It feels authoritative without being austere, lending a composed, literary voice to longer passages. Overall, it reads as dependable and cultivated, with a hint of historical warmth.
The design appears intended as a practical, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and an established typographic voice. Its restrained contrast, bracketed serifs, and classic proportions aim to produce a stable, comfortable reading experience in continuous text while remaining presentable for headings.
Serifs are neither hairline nor slab-like, and their bracketing softens joins and helps text flow. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) maintain even color, and diagonals (V, W, Y, Z) have crisp terminals that add definition at larger sizes. The sample text shows strong paragraph color and clear word shapes, supporting continuous reading.