Serif Normal Tamaf 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial text, magazines, quotations, pull quotes, literary, refined, classic, scholarly, elegant, readability, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, open apertures.
A classic italic serif with gently bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a smooth, calligraphic stroke flow. The forms show moderate stroke modulation with a diagonal stress, producing a calm rhythm and clear letter separation. Capitals are slightly restrained and finely finished, while the lowercase leans with lively entry/exit strokes and open counters; the numerals follow the same oldstyle, text-friendly construction with varied proportions.
This face is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary typographic hierarchy. It also works well in magazines and refined brand communications that want a traditional, cultured feel without excessive flourish.
The overall tone feels literary and cultivated, with a traditional bookish warmth rather than a sharp, modern edge. Its italic has an expressive, handwritten undercurrent that reads as elegant and slightly formal, suited to thoughtful, editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic that balances classical proportions with gentle calligraphic character. It prioritizes smooth texture and familiar shapes for comfortable text setting while providing enough italic energy to distinguish emphasis clearly.
The italic slant is consistent across cases, with smooth joins and modest, unobtrusive serifs that avoid heavy ornament. Curves (notably in C/G/O/Q and the bowls of b/p) are round and generous, and the spacing appears even in paragraph use, supporting continuous reading.