Serif Normal Batu 3 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, book covers, posters, confident, vintage, dramatic, authoritative, impact, tradition, readability, personality, print tone, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, display-friendly.
A weighty serif with pronounced stroke contrast and strongly sculpted, bracketed serifs. The letterforms feel broadly proportioned with ample internal counters, while details like beak-like terminals, occasional ball endings, and sharp entry/exit cuts give the shapes a carved, punchy rhythm. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places, and the overall texture is dark and emphatic, especially in capitals and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial settings where strong contrast and distinctive serifs can carry personality. It can also work well for book covers, posters, and packaging where a bold, classic voice is needed and the typography should feel premium and established.
The tone is assertive and traditional, with a distinctly editorial, old-style gravitas. Its dramatic contrast and confident terminals suggest a classic print sensibility, reading as both formal and attention-getting rather than delicate or understated.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with heightened drama for visibility and impact. By combining robust proportions with high-contrast modeling and expressive terminals, it aims to feel traditional yet energetic, optimized for prominent text rather than quiet body copy.
The numerals are sturdy and characterful, matching the heavy color of the letters, and the lowercase shows lively, slightly calligraphic modulation (notably in forms like a, g, and y). Spacing appears comfortable at display sizes, helping the dense weight avoid clogging in the sample text.