Serif Normal Itpe 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, classical, formal, classic readability, formal tone, editorial voice, refined display, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, refined, bookish.
This serif displays pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp, well-defined hairlines and stronger vertical stems. Serifs are finely tapered and largely bracketed, giving joins a smooth, carved feel rather than an abrupt, mechanical cutoff. The letterforms are compact and columnar, with relatively tight overall proportions and a steady baseline rhythm; curves are round but controlled, and terminals often finish in crisp points or small flares. Lowercase shows traditional oldstyle influences—most notably a two-storey “g” and a slightly angled, calligraphic stress—while capitals read tall and stately with clear internal counters.
Well suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and refined branding where a classical serif voice is desired. It also performs well for display uses such as headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials where its contrast and sharp detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking printed literature and established editorial design. Its high-contrast strokes and fine details convey sophistication and ceremony, with a slightly old-world, bookish character.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif with heightened contrast and a composed, dignified presence. It balances familiar text-serif construction with crisp finishing to create a refined reading texture and strong typographic authority.
In text, the font produces a strong vertical cadence and clear word shapes, with punctuation and numerals matching the same refined contrast and sharp finishing. The design’s delicate hairlines and tapered details become a prominent stylistic feature, especially at larger sizes.