Serif Normal Ulged 3 is a very light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif typeface is built on an extremely fine hairline-and-stem contrast with crisp, unbracketed serifs and a strongly vertical stress. Curves are spacious and controlled, with large, near-circular bowls (notably in O/C/Q) and sharply tapered joins that create a glassy, high-fashion sheen. Proportions skew tall and compact, with narrow widths, generous sidebearings in capitals, and a relatively restrained x-height that keeps lowercase forms airy. Terminals are precise and pointed, while the numerals and punctuation-like details show the same razor-thin hairlines and disciplined geometry.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, fashion and beauty branding, and high-end packaging. It can also work for short, carefully set pull quotes or title pages where size and print/display conditions preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is polished, editorial, and status-forward, evoking luxury publishing and runway branding. Its dramatic contrast and delicate hairlines feel poised and sophisticated, with a cool, contemporary elegance rather than a warm, bookish presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary Didone-style voice: dramatic contrast, crisp detail, and an elevated, couture sensibility. It prioritizes elegance and visual impact in large-scale settings, with forms tuned for refined, high-contrast typography.
In text, the hairline serifs and extremely thin cross-strokes give an incisive rhythm and a distinctly “modern” sparkle, especially at larger sizes. The long, refined extenders (e.g., in f, j, y) and the sharply drawn diagonals contribute to a stately, high-end look that favors careful spacing and ample white space.