Serif Normal Emmot 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, literary tone, traditional elegance, readability, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, diagonal stress, open counters.
A slanted serif with an oldstyle foundation and moderate stroke modulation. Serifs are bracketed and softly tapered, with a clear calligraphic influence in the angled terminals and diagonal stress. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are stately with generous interior space, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and open counters. The italic construction is smooth and consistent, with a slightly lively baseline texture and a compact, readable overall color.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, long-form reading, and magazine layouts where an italic with classical manners is needed. It also works effectively for pull quotes, captions, and formal materials like programs or invitations that benefit from a refined serif italic.
The tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional printing and literary typography. Its italic voice reads as elegant and slightly expressive rather than showy, lending a composed, authoritative feel to text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif italic that balances tradition with readability. Its calligraphic detailing adds character while keeping the overall structure restrained for sustained use in paragraphs and typographic emphasis.
Numerals appear text-friendly and proportionally balanced, blending well with the lowercase in running settings. The design favors clarity over sharpness: joins and curves are rounded enough to stay smooth at smaller sizes, while still retaining a crisp, formal silhouette in larger use.