Serif Normal Etret 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazine, book italics, luxury branding, invitations, elegant, classic, sophisticated, literary, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, luxury tone, display italics, didone-like, hairline serifs, tapered strokes, calligraphic, refined.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharp, hairline serifs. The letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in their internal proportions, with tapered terminals, crisp joins, and a steady rightward slant that reads smoothly in continuous text. Bowls and curves feel controlled and polished, while ascenders and capitals show an expressive, slightly calligraphic sweep without becoming decorative. Numerals and punctuation match the same contrast and delicacy, giving the overall design a sleek, upscale texture.
Well suited to editorial typography where a sophisticated italic is needed—magazines, culture writing, and book typography for emphasis, quotes, or display italic passages. It also fits luxury-facing branding applications such as beauty, fashion, jewelry, and premium packaging, as well as formal announcements and invitations where contrast and polish are desired.
The font conveys a poised, fashion-forward elegance with a distinctly editorial tone. Its glossy contrast and disciplined italic posture suggest luxury, formality, and a cultivated, literary sensibility—confident and refined rather than playful.
The design appears intended to provide a contemporary, high-end italic serif with strong contrast and a smooth reading rhythm—combining classic cues with a clean, modern sharpness for impactful emphasis and elegant display.
Because the thinnest strokes approach hairlines, the design produces a sparkling page color at larger sizes and may look more delicate as sizes decrease or when reproduced on low-resolution surfaces. The italic construction is consistent across caps and lowercase, keeping the rhythm cohesive in longer lines of text.