Serif Normal Epdal 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, quotations, classic, elegant, literary, refined, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic styling, formal voice, bracketed, calligraphic, slanted, crisp, bookish.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes transition from very thin hairlines to sturdier stems, with tapered joins and finely cut terminals that keep counters open and forms legible. The rhythm is lively and slightly calligraphic, with varied letter widths and flowing curves in both capitals and lowercase, while figures follow the same italic, tapered logic.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, books, and long-form quotations where an italic voice is needed for emphasis with a classic serif character. It also fits formal applications like invitations, programs, and refined branding, particularly at text-to-display sizes where its contrast and delicate details can read clearly.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—polished and traditional rather than trendy. Its sharp hairlines and poised italic movement feel refined and editorial, suitable for settings where a touch of formality and sophistication is desired.
The design appears intended as a traditional italic companion for conventional serif typography, prioritizing elegant emphasis and readable flow. Its high contrast and tapered details suggest a focus on refined texture and a cultured, print-oriented appearance.
Capitals show restrained, traditional proportions with strong diagonal stress in curved letters, while lowercase forms maintain smooth linking shapes and a consistent forward motion. Numerals appear slanted and stylized, echoing the text’s contrast and tapered finishing, which can make them feel decorative in display sizes.