Serif Normal Urlal 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, poetry, invitations, refined, literary, formal, classical, space saving, elegant text, classic tone, vertical rhythm, hairline serifs, high-waisted, tight spacing, tall ascenders, deep descenders.
A slender text serif with tall proportions, compact set width, and a crisp, delicate skeleton. Serifs are fine and sharply bracketed, with minimal stroke modulation and a generally even rhythm that keeps the letterforms clean and controlled. Counters are relatively narrow and vertical stress reads subtly in rounded forms, while ascenders and descenders run long, giving lines a stretched, elegant profile. Terminals tend toward pointed or tapered finishes, and the overall texture on the page is airy and linear rather than dense.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book work, and magazine layouts where a refined serif voice and economical width are useful. It also fits formal applications such as invitations, programs, and display-sized quotations where its tall rhythm and delicate detailing can be appreciated.
The font conveys a refined, literary tone with a hint of old-world formality. Its narrow, elongated forms feel poised and reserved, evoking editorial polish and classical book typography rather than casual or playful use.
The design appears intended to offer a classic text-serif feel in a distinctly narrow, elongated silhouette, prioritizing elegance and vertical rhythm over bold presence. It aims for a clean, disciplined page color with subtle serif detail that reads as traditional and editorial.
In the sample text, the narrow proportions and long extenders create a distinctive vertical cadence that can look striking at larger sizes, but may benefit from generous leading in multi-line settings. Numerals follow the same slender, upright logic and read as formal and reserved in tone.