Serif Normal Usdat 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, refined, dramatic, literary, elegance, authority, editorial impact, premium feel, bracketed, hairline, crisp, elegant, tall.
A high-contrast serif with tall proportions and crisp, hairline detailing. Strokes alternate between very thin horizontals/diagonals and firm vertical stems, with bracketed serifs and sharp terminals that give the letterforms a chiseled, glossy finish. Uppercase forms read statuesque and compact, while the lowercase shows a small x-height with pronounced ascenders and descenders, creating a lively vertical rhythm. Numerals and capitals have display-like presence, and the overall spacing feels tight and controlled, emphasizing a narrow, vertical texture.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, book covers, pull quotes, and other editorial applications where high contrast and tall proportions can be shown at comfortable sizes. It can also work for short, formal text passages when adequate size and spacing are available to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The tone is classic and editorial, balancing refinement with a slightly theatrical sharpness. Its contrast and condensed rhythm evoke fashion, book typography, and formal publishing where elegance and authority are desired.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with elevated contrast and a compact, vertical texture for impactful typography. It prioritizes elegance and visual hierarchy, aiming for a refined, premium feel in display and editorial settings.
Several glyphs show distinctive, stylized detailing—such as the curled tail on the uppercase Q and the expressive, sweeping shapes in letters like J and y—adding personality without departing from a conventional serif structure. The font maintains a consistent contrast model across letters, giving paragraphs a polished, high-end sheen.