Serif Normal Lenuf 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Serif' and 'FF Yoga' by FontFont, 'FS Brabo' and 'FS Brabo Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Augustin' by Ludwig Type, 'Carmensin' by Rafael Jordan, and 'Carole Serif' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, traditional, authoritative, bookish, scholarly, classic emphasis, readable display, editorial tone, print authority, bracketed, high-ink, sturdy, oldstyle, calligraphic.
A robust serif with full, bracketed serifs and a strong, even color on the page. Strokes show moderate modulation with slightly flared terminals, giving counters a gently sculpted, oldstyle feel rather than a sharp, modern bite. Proportions lean broad, with generous bowls and open apertures that keep forms readable at display sizes. The lowercase shows a two-story “a,” a compact, well-shouldered “n/m,” and a “g” with a pronounced ear and substantial lower loop; overall spacing reads steady and text-like despite the heavy weight.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and prominent editorial settings where a dense, traditional serif texture is desirable. It can work for book covers, posters, and brand marks that need a classic, trustworthy presence and strong legibility at larger sizes.
The tone is classic and authoritative, suggesting print tradition and editorial seriousness. Its weight and firm serifs add a confident, institutional voice that can feel scholarly and dependable rather than playful.
The design appears aimed at delivering a familiar, book-oriented serif voice with extra weight for emphasis, combining oldstyle warmth with enough structure to hold up in high-impact typography.
The numerals and capitals carry the same sturdy, slightly calligraphic shaping, producing a consistent, high-contrast-but-not-delicate rhythm. Curves are round and ample, while joins and serifs stay softened by bracketing, which helps the heavy strokes avoid looking rigid.