Serif Normal Urdab 3 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, fashion, book titles, headlines, refined, literary, classical, elegance, luxury, editorial impact, classical reference, hairline, delicate, crisp, bracketed, vertical stress.
This serif typeface features razor-thin hairlines paired with noticeably thicker vertical stems, creating a crisp, elegant rhythm. Serifs are finely bracketed and restrained, with long, tapered terminals and a pronounced vertical stress in rounded letters. Proportions are tall and condensed, with ample interior space in counters and a clean, even baseline. Numerals and capitals share the same poised, high-contrast construction, maintaining a consistent, polished texture in display and short text settings.
Well-suited to magazine typography, fashion and beauty branding, and editorial headlines where a sleek, upscale texture is desired. It also performs well for book jackets, chapter openers, and pull quotes, especially at larger sizes where the fine hairlines can be appreciated.
The overall tone is refined and formal, with a fashion-editorial sharpness and a literary, classical undercurrent. Its delicate detailing and tight proportions project sophistication and restraint rather than warmth or informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modernized classic serif voice: condensed, elegant, and highly contrasted for striking editorial presence while retaining traditional serif detailing for authority and polish.
Curves are smooth and controlled, and joins remain crisp, giving the face a precise, engraved-like finish. The narrow set and prominent contrast create a bright page color that benefits from comfortable tracking and generous line spacing in longer settings.