Serif Normal Doku 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, book covers, vintage, poster, playful, rustic, storybook, display impact, vintage texture, brand character, print warmth, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, inked edges, soft corners, low stress.
A very heavy serif with compact counters and strongly bracketed, slightly flared serifs. Strokes show noticeable modulation and soft, irregular edge shaping that reads like ink spread or lightly distressed printing, especially at joins and terminals. The proportions are broad with a steady, upright stance; round letters are full and weighty, and diagonals end in blunt, chiseled tips. Spacing appears generous for the weight, helping the dense forms remain legible in words and lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its dense color and textured details can read clearly, such as posters, signage, packaging, and book cover titling. It can work for brief editorial subheads or pull quotes when a bold, old-world texture is desired, but will appear heavy and insistent in long passages.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, with a friendly, slightly mischievous character. The roughened details and chunky silhouettes evoke old posters, packaged goods, and hand-printed ephemera rather than polished book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif structure with exaggerated weight and a subtly distressed, printed feel, prioritizing impact and personality over refinement. Its wide stance and bracketed serifs aim for strong presence while keeping letterforms familiar enough for straightforward reading.
The lowercase has a sturdy, simplified construction with short extenders and rounded bowls, while capitals lean toward display-friendly presence with prominent serifs and tightened interior space. Numerals match the heavy color and maintain the same softened, inked finish, supporting consistent texture across mixed settings.